Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance recently identified a security incident in which a County employee forwarded work-related emails containing confidential client information to their personal email account. The incident may have exposed personal data for affected individuals.
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance’s Data Breach Investigation
On October 29, 2025, Sacramento County discovered that a County employee had forwarded emails from their work account to a personal email account. Some of these emails contained sensitive client information. Upon identifying the activity, the County secured the affected accounts and terminated the employee’s access to County systems.
A detailed internal investigation was conducted to determine the scope of the incident and to identify individuals whose information may have been exposed. While there is no evidence that the information was misused, the County is notifying affected individuals out of an abundance of caution .
The County has reinforced internal safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future, including additional technical controls to stop unauthorized forwarding of work emails, updated monitoring procedures, policy reviews, and ongoing staff security training.
Affected individuals are being offered 12 months of complimentary identity monitoring and restoration services through Experian IdentityWorks. These services provide credit monitoring, fraud alerts, and identity restoration assistance if misuse of information occurs .
When Did This Breach Occur?
The incident occurred on October 29, 2025, when the unauthorized forwarding of emails was discovered. Notifications to affected individuals were issued after the completion of the internal investigation.
What Information Was Breached?
Potentially exposed personal information includes:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Case numbers
This information could put affected individuals at risk for identity theft or fraud .
What You Can Do
Enroll in the complimentary 12-month Experian IdentityWorks services to monitor your credit and receive identity restoration support if needed .
Monitor financial accounts, credit reports, and tax documents for unusual activity. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion if concerned about unauthorized activity.
Remain vigilant against phishing emails or communications requesting personal information, and keep records of any suspicious activity or misuse for potential legal or financial resolution.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance
If you received notice that your information may have been exposed in this incident, you may be eligible to file a class action lawsuit.
Class action lawsuits allow affected individuals to seek compensation for identity theft risks, financial losses, time spent mitigating the incident, and loss of privacy. Legal action may also encourage stronger data protection measures by the County in the future.
Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or discovered you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team.
