Aiken Housing Authority data breach

What we know

The Aiken Housing Authority is a public agency responsible for providing affordable housing assistance and managing residential programs for low-income families and individuals in South Carolina. In the course of administering these housing programs, the agency collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including government-issued identification, financial records, and household income data required for eligibility verification. In 2025, the Aiken Housing Authority officially reported a data breach to the South Carolina Attorney General, indicating that unauthorized parties may have accessed this sensitive information. If you received a data breach notification letter from the agency, it confirms that your personal records were potentially compromised during this incident, and you should carefully review the provided instructions regarding credit monitoring and identity protection services.

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