Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services data breach

Clerk's notes

On June 12, 2026, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) filed a report with the California Attorney General regarding a data security incident. The department confirmed that unauthorized access to its systems took place on January 2, 2024, leading to the compromise of personal information.

As a government social services agency, the LA County DPSS is responsible for administering critical public assistance programs such as CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Medi-Cal. In providing these services, the department collects and maintains highly sensitive personal information from individuals throughout the county.

If you received a data breach notification letter from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, it indicates that your sensitive personal information was among the data exposed during this incident. The agency has stated it is providing guidance on how to monitor accounts for potential misuse.

The incident is currently undergoing investigation to fully understand its scope and impact. Understanding the details of this breach and how your personal information may have been affected is important. You may wish to consider a free case review to discuss your individual circumstances and explore potential next steps.

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