Ampex Data Systems Corporation data breach
Ampex Data Systems Corporation reported a data breach to the California Attorney General on May 27, 2026, stemming from an incident on March 21, 2026. This breach involved highly sensitive personal and employment data, creating significant risk for those affected.
Docket sheet
- Company
- Ampex Data Systems Corporation
- Venue
- California Attorney General
- Filed
- May 27, 2026
- People affected
- Not stated
- Status
- Monitoring
Where this breach stands
- 1
Breach occurredMarch 21, 2026
Date of the incident as stated in the filing.
- 2
Reported to the California Attorney GeneralMay 27, 2026
The company filed a breach notification with the state regulator.
- 3
Attorney reviewCurrent stage
Current status: Monitoring. Our office is reviewing whether affected people may have claims.
- 4
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Information listed in the filing
- Full Name
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Email Address
- Employee ID Number
- Wage and Compensation Information
- Banking and Direct Deposit Details
- Background Investigation Records
Clerk's notes
Ampex Data Systems Corporation, a key player in technology, aerospace, and defense contracting, recently informed the California Attorney General's office about a data security incident. The company identified this event on March 21, 2026, and officially filed its report on May 27, 2026. The investigation into the full scope and nature of this breach is currently ongoing, as reflected by its "monitoring" status.
The information reportedly exposed in this incident includes critical personal and employment details. Specifically, the breach compromised individuals' Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Email Address, Employee ID Number, Wage and Compensation Information, Banking and Direct Deposit Details, and Background Investigation Records.
For those who received a notification letter from Ampex Data Systems Corporation, this exposure means an increased and imminent risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and other related harms. The compromised data categories are precisely the types often used to open fraudulent accounts, file false tax returns, or compromise existing financial services.
Companies like Ampex Data Systems, which handle such sensitive data, are legally obligated under California law to maintain robust security protocols. A data breach of this nature suggests potential vulnerabilities in these protections, whether through network intrusions, advanced cyberattacks, or other security failures that allowed unauthorized access to private information.
If you received a data breach notification from Ampex Data Systems Corporation, it means your personal information was compromised. This notification establishes your legal standing to seek a case review, even if you haven't yet experienced direct financial loss. Our firm is actively reviewing the Ampex Data Systems Corporation data breach to determine legal avenues for affected individuals.
As a recipient of a breach notification, your next step is to understand your legal options. You can request a free case review to assess the specific impact of this breach on your personal data and determine if you are eligible for legal action. There are no out-of-pocket costs to you unless we secure compensation.
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