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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality data breach: your legal rights

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality told the Oregon 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

    Oregon law requires a company that loses residents' personal information to notify them. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality reported this breach to the Oregon Attorney General.

    Oregon data breach notification law

  • To ask whether you can recover money

    If Oregon Department of Environmental Quality did not take reasonable care of your information, you may have a claim for negligence or under Oregon law. An attorney can review it with you for free.

    Oregon common law and consumer protection statutes

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What Oregon Department of Environmental Quality reported

Reported to
Oregon Attorney General
Date filed
August 1, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a state government regulatory agency responsible for protecting the quality of Oregon's environment. As a public entity, the agency collects and stores sensitive personal information related to employees, contractors, permit applicants, and individuals involved in regulatory compliance or environmental enforcement actions. In 2025, the agency officially reported a data security incident to the Oregon Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to its systems may have compromised personal records. If you received a data breach notification letter from the Oregon DEQ, it indicates that your personal information was likely contained within the affected files. This notice serves to inform you of the incident and provides guidance on the steps you should take to protect yourself from potential identity theft or fraud.

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