Accela, Inc. data breach

Clerk's notes

Accela, Inc., a technology company that provides software solutions for government agencies, officially reported a data breach to the California Attorney General's office on September 14, 2026. This security incident, which reportedly occurred on December 11, 2025, is currently under monitoring.

The company's filing indicates that the breach led to the exposure of several categories of sensitive personal data. These categories include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Government ID Number, Mailing Address, Email Address, Phone Number, and Financial Account Information.

The compromise of such foundational personal identifiers can lead to significant and long-lasting risks for affected individuals. Exposed information like Social Security Numbers and Financial Account Information can be exploited for identity theft, fraudulent transactions, or unauthorized account access, potentially impacting credit standing and financial security.

As a technology provider operating in California, Accela, Inc. has a legal obligation to protect the sensitive data it handles. The occurrence of this reportable data breach suggests there may have been failures in the security protocols designed to safeguard personal information within its systems.

Individuals who receive a formal data breach notification letter from Accela, Inc. have legal standing to investigate their options. Reviewing your notification letter carefully is the first step. If you have received such a notice, you may be entitled to legal recourse without incurring upfront costs. A free case review can help determine your eligibility for potential claims.

If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every California data breach on file or browse all cases.