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The The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County data breach: your legal rights

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County in Indiana reported a data breach that exposed sensitive personal records including Social Security Numbers and banking details. This incident creates a significant risk of identity theft and financial fraud, underscoring your legal rights as an affected individual.

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Your rights after this breach

  • To be told about the breach

    Indiana law requires a company that loses residents' personal information to notify them. The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County reported this breach to the Indiana Attorney General.

    Indiana data breach notification law

  • Limits on what you owe for fraud

    Account or card information is listed. Report unauthorized charges quickly; federal law caps how much you can be held responsible for, and the sooner you report, the lower the cap.

    Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Fair Credit Billing Act

  • To ask whether you can recover money

    If The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County did not take reasonable care of your information, you may have a claim for negligence or under Indiana law. An attorney can review it with you for free.

    Indiana common law and consumer protection statutes

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What The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County reported

Reported to
Indiana Attorney General
Date filed
September 17, 2026
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

Information listed in the filing: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Income and Wage Verification Records, Tax Return Information, Banking and Direct Deposit Details, Government ID Number.

On September 17, 2026, The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County, Indiana, disclosed a data security incident that occurred on June 19, 2026. As a vital local governmental entity providing essential housing and community services, the Authority collects and stores highly sensitive personal information from its applicants and participants.

The compromised data categories included Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Income and Wage Verification Records, Tax Return Information, Banking and Direct Deposit Details, and Government ID Number. The exposure of these critical details creates a significant and lasting risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and other serious harms for those affected.

Organizations like The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Clay County are legally obligated under Indiana state law and federal regulations to safeguard the private data they collect. This includes implementing robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access. A data breach of this nature suggests that these essential protections may have been insufficient.

If you received a notification letter about this incident, it confirms your data was exposed due to the Authority’s security failure. Under state and federal laws, you have rights to seek remedies when an entity fails to protect your information, even if you haven't yet suffered direct financial loss. The increased risk of future harm is often enough to support a claim.

Understanding your full legal options can help you protect yourself after a data breach. Our firm is investigating this data breach and offers free consultations to help you understand your rights and potential legal avenues, with no out-of-pocket costs unless we secure compensation for you.

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