RansomwareLawFirm.com

State of California, Department of Child Support Services data breach

Incident readout

Company
State of California, Department of Child Support Services
Reported to
California Attorney General
Filed
August 6, 2025
People affected
Not stated in the filing
Incident type in filing
Not stated
Our review
Investigation Open

Was this a ransomware attack?

The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.

What we know

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.

See every breach reported in California or read what to do after a ransomware attack.

Other breaches reported in California

Attorney advertising. This page reflects a public regulator filing; it does not mean a lawsuit has been filed or that the company did anything unlawful. Submitting a review request does not create an attorney-client relationship.