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Zara owner Inditex reports unauthorised access to transaction databases

Straitstimes • April 16, 2026

Zara owner Inditex said the databases do not contain customer data, addresses, passports or bank details.

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Zara owner Inditex said it had identified unauthorised access to databases hosted by a third party containing information on transactions with customers.

The databases do not contain customer data, addresses, passwords, or bank card details, Inditex said in a statement late on April 15 , adding that it immediately applied security protocols and started notifying relevant authorities.

The breach “stems from a security incident that affected a former technology provider and has impacted several companies operating internationally”, the company said. A spokesperson declined to give any further information. REUTERS

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Inditex Reports Unauthorized Access to Transaction Databases Inditex, the owner of Zara, announced unauthorized access to transaction databases hosted by a third-party technology provider. The breach does not involve customer personal data, addresses, passwords, or bank card details, as confirmed by the company. Inditex stated that the incident was linked to a security issue affecting a former technology provider, impacting several international companies. Security protocols were implemented immediately, and relevant authorities were notified. The company has not disclosed further details about the incident. This breach highlights vulnerabilities associated with third-party service providers in the retail sector. 2 sources 37

Zara owner Inditex reports unauthorised access to transaction databases

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