Informa Entities File Supplemental Data Breach Report in Maine, 2026

Informa Exhibitions U.S. Construction and Real Estate, Inc. and related Informa entities filed a supplemental data breach notification with the Maine Attorney General on May 8, 2026. This filing indicates that sensitive personal information, including financial details and Social Security Numbers, was exposed, posing risks to affected individuals.

State: Maine
Reported: May 8, 2026

What may have been exposed

Full Name
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Mailing Address
Email Address
Wage and Compensation Information
Financial Account Number
Tax Return Information
Professional Credential Data

Informa Exhibitions U.S. Construction and Real Estate, Inc., along with other Informa U.S. entities and Informa TechTarget, submitted a supplemental data breach report to the Maine Attorney General on May 8, 2026. This filing acknowledges an incident that affected individuals whose data was managed by these B2B events, digital media, and technology intelligence organizations. The specific nature of the breach was not detailed in the public filing.

The reported data exposure includes highly sensitive categories of personal information. Specifically, individuals' Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Email Address, Wage and Compensation Information, Financial Account Number, Tax Return Information, and Professional Credential Data were compromised.

Exposure of this combination of data types can lead to significant risks for those affected. Individuals might face increased vulnerability to identity theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to their accounts. The inclusion of professional and financial data also raises concerns about targeted phishing attempts or other forms of social engineering.

To safeguard against potential misuse of this information, affected individuals should consider several general precautions. Regularly review bank and credit card statements for any unauthorized activity. Obtain and check free credit reports from the major bureaus. Be vigilant about unsolicited communications, especially those requesting personal details, and enable multi-factor authentication on all online accounts where available.

This information is based on public disclosures filed with regulatory bodies, reflecting the details made available as of the filing date. Individuals who receive a direct notification from Informa are encouraged to carefully review its contents for any specific instructions or services offered.

What to do if you were affected

Based on the categories of information reported in this filing, these steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud.

Freeze your credit
Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.
Guard against tax fraud
File your tax return as early as possible and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN so no one can file a fraudulent return in your name.
Watch your financial accounts
Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.
Secure your online accounts
Change the password on any account that reused an exposed password and turn on two-factor authentication wherever it's offered.
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.

Source: Maine Attorney General filing

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