Heritage Bank data breach

Clerk's notes

Heritage Bank, a financial institution serving the Pacific Northwest, filed a report with the Washington Attorney General on April 23, 2026, confirming a data security incident. The nature of the breach was not specified, but the bank indicated that it affected sensitive customer records. This filing is currently under monitoring status, indicating ongoing review.

The compromised data categories reported include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Financial Account Number, Routing Number, Home Address, Telephone Number, and Credit Score Information. The exposure of such comprehensive personal and financial details carries considerable risk for affected individuals.

Exposure of these data types can lead to serious consequences, including unauthorized transactions, fraudulent account openings, and various forms of identity theft. Malicious actors could use this information to execute unauthorized wire transfers or establish new lines of credit in victims' names, causing significant financial and personal distress.

As a regulated financial entity, Heritage Bank is subject to stringent data protection requirements, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and state-level mandates in Washington. The occurrence of this data breach suggests a potential failure in upholding these obligations to safeguard customer information, which is a foundational duty for financial institutions.

Washington residents who receive an official data breach notification letter from Heritage Bank should review its contents carefully. This notification serves as formal acknowledgment that their private information was compromised. For individuals concerned about their exposure, a free case review is available to discuss their specific situation and potential next steps.

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