Question 1

What happened in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation data breach?

Accepted Answer

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation experienced a unknown breach that occurred on December 1, 2021. The breach was discovered on January 1, 2022 and publicly disclosed on December 21, 2021.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, Dates of Birth, medical.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts and health records for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Data Breach

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