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Apex Clean Energy breach exposed data of 1,387 Texans
Original: Apex Clean Energy discloses breach exposing medical and financial information of at least 1,387 Texans
Apex Clean Energy has disclosed a data breach affecting at least 1,387 Texas residents, whose medical and financial information was exposed. The Virginia-based wind energy company notified affected individuals and regulators, though the full scope of the incident and how it occurred remain unclear. The case adds to a growing list of US companies reporting breaches involving sensitive health and financial data.
Why now: Data breaches involving medical and financial information draw immediate attention over privacy risks and potential identity theft.
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