Talen Energy disclosed a security incident in a regulatory filing with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office. The breach potentially compromised sensitive personal information including names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Medical record numbers were also included in the exposed data.
The Houston-based independent power producer has not yet specified the date of the incident or the total number of affected individuals. The company maintains these records for both employees and contractors.
This security event exposes Talen Energy to potential legal scrutiny and regulatory penalties. The company faces additional costs for remediation and credit monitoring services for those impacted.