Informa Discloses Data Security Incident to Texas Attorney General

Informa, a company with operations spanning business intelligence, academic publishing, and large-scale exhibitions, has filed notice of a data security incident with the Texas Attorney General. The company's official report, submitted on April 22, 2026, concerns an event that began on August 11, 2025. This notification covers various Informa U.S. entities, including Informa Exhibitions U.S. Construction and Real Estate, Inc., and Informa TechTarget.

The company confirmed that unauthorized parties gained access to its systems. While the specific categories of information involved in this incident were not detailed in the public filing, Informa's extensive databases often contain attendee registration details, professional credentials, and corporate billing information. Therefore, personal information housed within these systems may have been exposed.

For individuals who have received a direct notification letter from Informa, this indicates that their data was likely stored on the affected systems at the time of the incident. Informa has stated publicly that an investigation into the nature and scope of the unauthorized access is ongoing.

As a general precaution, individuals who may be affected by this incident should remain vigilant. It is advisable to carefully monitor financial statements and credit reports for any signs of suspicious activity or unauthorized accounts. Additionally, reviewing and strengthening passwords for online accounts, especially those associated with Informa services, is a recommended security measure.

This filing serves as an official public record detailing the reported facts of the data security incident, providing transparency for those seeking verified information regarding the breach.