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Hillwood Development Company Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Hillwood Development Company.
•Discovered on July 28, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Address, SSN, Date of Birth, Driver's License Number, Government ID Number, Financial Account Number, Payment Card Number, Health Information, Digital Signature.
•Affects individuals in: Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Hillwood Development Company, a multinational real estate developer, disclosed a data breach that occurred between March 13 and March 15, 2026. The company concluded on June 30, 2026, that sensitive information may have been compromised. Affected individuals began receiving notifications around July 23, 2026.

The compromised data potentially includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license or other government ID numbers, financial/payment card account numbers, health information, and digital signatures. While a class-action solicitation page exists, a definitive affected count and specific court filing details are not publicly available. The breach was reported to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

Further details regarding the full extent of the breach and comprehensive list of affected states remain unclear as investigations are ongoing.

Data possibly involved

Name
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Government ID Number
Financial Account Number
Payment Card Number
Health Information
Digital Signature

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Mar 13, 2026

Company Discovered

Jun 30, 2026

Regulator Notified

Jul 23, 2026

Consumers Notified

Jul 23, 2026

109 days to discover

23 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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