Regional Center of the East Bay, a nonprofit organization that coordinates services for people with developmental disabilities in the San Leandro and Concord areas, reported a data security incident that it says occurred on June 24, 2025. The notification letter provided to affected individuals does not describe how the incident happened, so the specific method used — whether hacking, an internal error, or something else — is not something we can state as fact here. The organization says it is reviewing and revising its internal procedures to reduce the chance of something similar happening again.
The letter itself does not include a total count of how many people were notified. Based on the letter’s content and the organization’s role, those affected appear to be individuals connected to Regional Center of the East Bay’s services or their families, though the letter does not spell this out explicitly.
What information was exposed?
- The specific categories of personal information involved are not detailed in the letter we received.
- The letter points recipients to information about medical privacy rights through the California Department of Justice’s Privacy Enforcement and Protection office, which suggests health-related information may be connected to this incident, though this is not stated outright.
If you’re unsure what exactly was exposed in your case, it’s reasonable to treat this notice cautiously and take protective steps, especially given the organization’s connection to health and disability services.
What should you do now?
- Read your letter closely for any account numbers, case numbers, or specific data elements mentioned that aren’t reflected in this summary.
- Watch your mail and email for anything unusual claiming to be from Regional Center of the East Bay or related service providers, and don’t click links or share information in unsolicited messages.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) if you’re concerned about identity theft, particularly if health or Social Security information may be involved.
- Review any Medi-Cal, insurance, or benefits statements for services or claims you don’t recognize.
- Consider signing up for a service like Aura or LifeLock, which can alert you if your information appears elsewhere.
- Keep a copy of the notification letter in case you need to reference it later when disputing charges or filing a report.
If you have questions, Regional Center of the East Bay can be reached at 510-954-3884 (Tracy Miu Wan Young, Intake and Assessment Supervisor) or through www.rceb.org.