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City of San José: employee data on lost USB drive may have been exposed

Possible data leak: On January 12, 2026, the city learned a workforce member had lost a USB drive on January 9, 2026 containing information on current and former employees, possibly including names and SSNs.

Last updated: 2026-11-09

Overview

The city says there is no evidence the information was viewed or misused, and law enforcement was notified. No total is given.

Timeline

  1. Occurred
  2. Discovered
  3. Disclosed

Organization response

Per the notice, the organisation investigated and contained the incident, notified individuals and offered monitoring or protective resources.

What you can do

Verify notices through official channels, avoid links in unexpected messages, do not provide credentials, and review credit reports and statements.

Sources

  1. California AG data breach report: The City of San Jose, CaliforniaCalifornia Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09
  2. Sample consumer notice filed with California AG (The City of San Jose, California)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09

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