Where does the Columbia Hospitality Inc case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Columbia Hospitality Inc lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: Columbia Hospitality Inc Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Columbia Hospitality Inc incident. The state report is dated January 17, 2025. The incident itself is dated July 30, 2024.

Timeline

171 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

July 30, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
January 17, 2025Report filed in IndianaDate the notice was lodged with the Indiana Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Indiana
Date reported: January 17, 2025
Incident date: July 30, 2024
Receiving office: Indiana Attorney General

Case notes

Columbia Hospitality Inc., operating in Indiana, has officially disclosed a data security incident to regulatory bodies. The report, filed on January 17, 2025, indicates that the breach occurred on July 30, 2024, affecting an unspecified number of individuals.

The nature of the breach, including the specific systems compromised and the method of unauthorized access, has not been fully detailed in public filings. The company has generally described the incident as involving an exposure of personal information, though specific categories of data were not disclosed in the filing.

As of the reporting date, Columbia Hospitality Inc. states that the incident is currently under investigation. This means that further details regarding the scope of the breach and the full extent of the affected information may become available as their inquiry progresses.

Individuals who receive a formal notification letter from Columbia Hospitality Inc. should carefully read the document. This letter will contain the most specific information available about how the incident may affect them personally and any identity protection services offered by the company.

It is always a prudent step to remain vigilant against potential fraud or identity theft following any data security event. Consider monitoring your financial accounts and credit reports for any unusual activity. You may also explore placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files with the three major credit bureaus.

This documentation is based on public disclosures made to state regulators by Columbia Hospitality Inc. and provides an overview of the reported incident.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Columbia Hospitality Inc case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Columbia Hospitality Inc lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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