The City of San Jose, California data breach

What we know

The City of San Jose, California is a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services to its residents. As a local government agency, the City collects and maintains sensitive personal information necessary for tax administration, utility billing, public safety, and human resources management. This data breach was officially reported to the California Attorney General in 2026, and the City has since issued formal notification letters to all individuals whose personal information may have been impacted. If you have received such a letter, it indicates that your sensitive data was stored within the affected systems at the time of the incident. We encourage you to review the provided documentation carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the protective measures being offered.

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