Data Breach Summary
Patten Title Company, a Texas-based title services provider, has reported to the Attorney General of Texas that it experienced a data breach involving the unauthorized access of sensitive personal and protected health information. The company disclosed the breach on September 4, 2025, though full details regarding the scope and impact of the breach have not been publicly released at this time.
On September 4, 2025, Patten Title Company reported to the Texas Attorney General that an unauthorized third party may have gained access to its systems containing sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). The breach is believed to have occurred within the company’s network, and the company is actively investigating the extent of the breach to determine the specific individuals affected.
While the exact details of the breach remain unclear, the company has acknowledged that the compromised data varies depending on the individual. The following types of personal and health-related information may have been exposed during the breach:
Full Name
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Driver’s License Number
Government-Issued ID Number
Address
Financial Information
Medical Information
Patten Title Company has not yet provided further specifics about the breach’s impact or whether any unauthorized access has been confirmed.
Patten Title Company is currently working to assess the full scope of the breach and identify which individuals may have been affected. The company has not yet released additional details about the incident or confirmed the exact timeline of when the breach occurred. Once the investigation is complete, the company will likely notify affected individuals.
While Patten Title Company has not made an official public statement regarding whether any identity theft or fraud has occurred as a result of the breach, it is encouraging those potentially affected to remain vigilant for any unusual activity related to their personal and financial information.
If you believe your information may have been exposed in this breach, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself:
Monitor Credit Reports: Regularly check your credit reports for suspicious activity. You are entitled to a free report annually from the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: Consider placing a fraud alert or a credit freeze on your credit file to make it more difficult for anyone to open new accounts in your name.
Review Financial Accounts: Regularly review your bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar or suspicious transactions.
Watch for Phishing Attempts: Be cautious of unsolicited emails, calls, or messages requesting personal information, as fraudsters may attempt to take advantage of the situation.
Change Passwords: If your online accounts could have been affected, consider updating your passwords, especially for financial or health-related accounts.
Monitor Medical Information: If your medical information was exposed, keep an eye out for fraudulent charges or inappropriate activity involving your health insurance or medical records.
If you were impacted by the Patten Title Company data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold Patten Title Company accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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