Houston Housing Authority data breach

Clerk's notes

The Houston Housing Authority, an entity managing public housing programs, filed a data breach report with the Indiana Attorney General on March 27, 2025. This filing indicates that personal information maintained by the Authority may have been exposed due to unauthorized access. The breach date is identified as September 22, 2024.

While the exact nature of the accessed data has not been specified, the Authority collects and stores sensitive personal information for its administrative operations, including housing eligibility documentation and other identifying details. Individuals who received a direct notification letter from the Houston Housing Authority should consider their personal data potentially affected.

This incident is currently under investigation to determine the full extent of the compromise and the individuals impacted. Official notification letters are sent to inform affected parties about the incident and any protective measures being taken by the organization in response to this security issue.

If you received a data breach notification from the Houston Housing Authority, it confirms that your personal information was likely involved. It is advisable to carefully review the letter for any specific guidance provided and to monitor any financial or identification accounts associated with your data for unusual activity. Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit reports.

Understanding the potential ramifications of a data breach can be complex. While the investigation proceeds, affected individuals may benefit from evaluating their options. If you are among those impacted by this Houston Housing Authority data security incident, you may wish to discuss your situation.

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