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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services data breach: your legal rights

Los Angeles County Department of Public 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. Los Angeles County Department of Public 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 Los Angeles County Department of Public 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

Rights every American has after a breach

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What Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services reported

Reported to
California Attorney General
Date filed
June 12, 2026
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services is a government social services agency responsible for administering public assistance programs, including CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Medi-Cal. As a public entity, the department collects and maintains highly sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, financial data, and government identification records required to determine eligibility for social benefits. In 2026, the department officially reported a data breach to the California Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to its systems compromised the personal information of individuals served by the agency. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your sensitive personal data was among the information exposed during this incident, and the agency is providing guidance on how to monitor your accounts for potential misuse.

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