✅ Official notice on file. Santa Monica Community College filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Jun 25, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Santa Monica Community College reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number, home address.
Key facts
| Discovered | May 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Network intrusion |
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Home address |
| Letter sent | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Reported to California AG | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-833-918-9466 |
Free credit monitoring
Santa Monica Community College is offering Experian IdentityWorks at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at www.experianidworks.com/1Bcredit using the activation code printed on your letter.
What to do now
- Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Santa Monica Community College helpline at 1-833-918-9466 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- May 14, 2026 — Santa Monica Community College discovers the incident
- Jun 25, 2026 — Notification letters sent
- Jun 25, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
Other recent data breaches
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Santa Monica Community College to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Santa Monica Community College. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.