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    The College of Health Care Professions Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving The College of Health Care Professions.
    • Discovered on March 11, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: SSN, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, government-issued ID numbers, financial information, medical information, health insurance information.
    • Affects individuals in: Texas.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    In early 2026, The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), operated by Empowerment Schools – Healthcare Ltd and Texas Medical Careers, Limited, experienced a data breach. The incident was reported to the Texas Attorney General on February 27, 2026, with CHCP beginning to notify affected individuals via U.S. Mail around the same time.

    This data breach potentially exposed sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of 68,825 Texans. The confirmed data types include names combined with Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, government-issued ID numbers (such as passport and state ID), financial information (including account numbers and credit/debit card numbers), medical information, and health insurance information. Limited public details from CHCP itself are available as of early March 2026, with information primarily stemming from Texas AG filings and ongoing law firm investigations.

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    Data possibly involved

    • SSN
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • addresses
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • dates of birth
    • driver's license numbers
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • government-issued ID numbers
    • financial information
    • medical information
    • health insurance information
      Could be used for insurance fraud

    Company Response Timeline

    Breach Occurred

    Unknown

    Company Discovered

    Unknown

    Regulator Notified

    Feb 27, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Feb 27, 2026

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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