✅ Official notice on file. The City of San Jose, California filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Feb 9, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
The City of San Jose, California reported a data breach. The information involved includes Social Security number, financial account / bank info.
Key facts
| Discovered | Jan 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Financial account / bank info |
| Reported to California AG | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-877-421-8647 |
Free credit monitoring
The City of San Jose, California is offering 12 months of Epiq at no cost to people who received the 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.
- Call your bank, ask about extra monitoring or a new account number, and review statements for small unknown charges.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the The City of San Jose, California helpline at 1-877-421-8647 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Jan 12, 2026 — The City of San Jose, California discovers the incident
- Feb 9, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by The City of San Jose, California to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with The City of San Jose, California. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.