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The Fresno County Department of Social Services data breach: your legal rights

Fresno County Department of Social Services told the California Attorney General that people’s personal information was exposed. If you got a notice, these are the rights you have.

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Your rights after this breach

  • To be told about the breach

    California law requires a company that loses residents' personal information to notify them. Fresno County Department of Social Services reported this breach to the California Attorney General.

    California data breach notification law

  • To sue under California privacy law

    If certain personal information was exposed because a company failed to keep reasonable security, California residents may bring a claim for damages set by statute, even without proof of a financial loss.

    California Consumer Privacy Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.150

  • To ask whether you can recover money

    If Fresno County Department of Social Services did not take reasonable care of your information, you may have a claim for negligence or under California law. An attorney can review it with you for free.

    California common law and consumer protection statutes

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What Fresno County Department of Social Services reported

Reported to
California Attorney General
Date filed
July 28, 2026
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The Fresno County Department of Social Services operates as a county government agency providing public assistance, social services, and community support programs to residents. In this capacity, the agency routinely collects and stores sensitive personal data including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, and confidential case records. Official records indicate that a data security incident affecting this information was formally reported to the California Attorney General in 2026. Individuals whose personal information was potentially compromised have been mailed an official data breach notification letter detailing the incident. This notice serves to inform affected community members about the nature of the event and the protective resources being made available to them.

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