City of Carthage, Texas data breach

What we know

The City of Carthage, Texas, is a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services to its residents. As a local government body, the City typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial data related to utility payments, tax records, and employment files. In 2026, the City officially reported a data security incident to the Texas Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed this information. If you received a data breach notification letter from the City, it indicates that your personal data was likely stored within their systems at the time of the incident. This notice serves to inform you of the potential exposure of your private information and the steps you should take to protect yourself from identity theft.

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