Maryland Comptroller faces fines after data breach affecting 6,000 taxpayers

The Maryland Office of the Comptroller has acknowledged a printing malfunction that resulted in approximately 6,000 1099-G tax forms being sent to incorrect addresses, exposing the personal information of several residents. The agency confirmed that this was an internal issue and not an external data breach, urging recipients to destroy the misdelivered documents. Correct forms will be mailed to affected individuals soon, and the agency plans to offer credit monitoring services and additional support for those impacted. Many residents expressed frustration over the incident, emphasizing concerns about identity theft and inadequate responses from the Comptroller's office. While the office apologized for the error and pledged to improve processes, some critics have called for greater accountability. The incident raises questions about the handling of sensitive data by government agencies and the effectiveness of their communication with the public.