City of McKinney, Texas data breach

Clerk's notes

The City of McKinney, Texas, a municipal government entity, officially reported a data breach to the New Hampshire Attorney General on February 7, 2025. This filing indicates that an incident occurred where unauthorized parties may have accessed systems containing personal information. The investigation into the scope and nature of this breach is currently underway.

For those who have received a formal data breach notification letter from the City of McKinney, it confirms that your personal information was potentially involved in this security event. While the specific categories of data are not detailed, such letters are sent when sensitive data is believed to have been compromised.

It is important to carefully review any notification letter you received. This document will typically provide the City of McKinney's assessment of the incident, any specific information about the exposure, and recommended steps you can take to help protect yourself following the breach.

As a general precaution, consider monitoring your accounts for unusual activity and being vigilant against unexpected communications that might be phishing attempts. Updating passwords for critical online services and remaining alert to potential identity theft are also prudent measures to take.

Understanding your legal standing and available options after a data breach can be complex. If you have been affected by this incident, you may wish to consider a free case review to discuss your situation and learn more about how your rights are protected.

If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every New Hampshire data breach on file or browse all cases.