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The State of California, Department of Child Support Services data breach: your legal rights

State of California, Department of Child Support 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. State of California, Department of Child Support 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 State of California, Department of Child Support 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 State of California, Department of Child Support Services reported

Reported to
California Attorney General
Date filed
August 6, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The State of California, Department of Child Support Services is a government agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of child support programs. As part of its mandate, the agency collects and maintains highly sensitive personal and financial data, including Social Security numbers, income records, employment details, and banking information for parents and children involved in support cases. This data breach was officially reported to the California Attorney General in 2025. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was potentially compromised during this security incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the exposure and the steps the agency is taking to address the situation and protect your identity.

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