Understanding your UT Southwestern Medical Center data breach notification letter
If a UT Southwestern Medical Center letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.
Why you received this letter
UT Southwestern Medical Center reported a data incident that occurred on April 17, 2024. While the filing date was February 13, 2026, the investigation into the scope and impact of the event is ongoing. Individuals who may have received a notification should review its contents carefully for personalized advice.
What to do after the letter
Confirm the notice is genuine
A legitimate UT Southwestern Medical Center notice references the specific incident reported to the TX Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.
Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection
The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.
Protect your accounts and credit
Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.
Check the record against the public filing
You can verify the UT Southwestern Medical Center incident against the filing reported to the TX Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.
This page summarizes a data breach reported to the TX Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachInformation.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.