About County of Stanislaus
The County of Stanislaus, a government entity based in Modesto, CA, experienced a data breach affecting 9,825 individuals, including 2 residents of Maine. The incident involved the inadvertent disclosure of sensitive personal information due to human error. The breach occurred and was discovered on July 28, 2025. The County has since notified the affected individuals and is taking steps to prevent future incidents.
What Happened
On or about July 28, 2025, due to human error, a Stanislaus County employee inadvertently disclosed via email a file containing sensitive information related to a limited number of individuals.
The breach affected a total of 9,825 individuals, including 2 Maine residents. It occurred on July 28, 2025, due to an inadvertent email disclosure.
Next Steps
Affected users are advised to remain vigilant by reviewing their financial account statements and credit reports regularly for any fraudulent or irregular activity. The County has taken steps to mitigate the issue and is in the process of retraining staff to prevent similar incidents in the future. Affected individuals should also consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on their credit files to further protect against unauthorized access.
Identity Theft Protection Services
The County of Stanislaus is offering 12 months of complimentary identity and credit monitoring services through Experian to those affected by the breach. This service includes access to Experian IdentityWorks, which provides identity restoration support, fraud detection tools, and $1 million in identity theft insurance. Affected individuals are encouraged to activate these services and can contact Experian for assistance with any issues related to the breach.