The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County data breach
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County in Indiana reported a data security incident on September 17, 2026. This breach involved sensitive personal information, including financial and identification details, putting individuals at risk of identity theft and fraud.
Incident readout
- Company
- The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County
- Reported to
- Indiana Attorney General
- Filed
- September 17, 2026
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Monitoring
Was this a ransomware attack?
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Information listed in the filing
- Full Name
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Home Address
- Income and Wage Verification Records
- Tax Return Information
- Banking and Direct Deposit Details
- Government ID Number
What we know
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County, an Indiana entity providing essential housing and community development services, experienced a data security incident first identified on June 19, 2026. The organization officially reported this breach on September 17, 2026. As a provider of vital services, the Authority handles a significant amount of deeply personal data from applicants and participants.
The exposed information includes highly sensitive categories such as Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Income and Wage Verification Records, Tax Return Information, Banking and Direct Deposit Details, and Government ID Number. This combination of data can be particularly valuable to malicious actors.
When such detailed personal and financial information is compromised, individuals face an elevated risk of identity theft, various forms of fraud, and unauthorized financial transactions. Attackers often use this data to open new accounts, file fraudulent tax returns, or gain access to existing banking services. For those relying on housing assistance, the consequences of such fraud can be especially destabilizing.
If you have received a data breach notification letter from The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County, it is important to review it carefully for specific details about the types of information affected. Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and regularly monitor your financial accounts and credit statements for any unusual activity.
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County was entrusted with safeguarding your sensitive data. The occurrence of this breach indicates a potential failure to protect the information adequately. Learning about the breach can be concerning, and understanding your legal options is a reasonable next step.
We are currently investigating this data security incident. If your information was compromised, you may have legal recourse. Our firm offers a free, no-obligation case review to help you understand your situation and potential next steps.
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