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Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services announces massive data breach

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Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services announces massive data breach

Washington State's Department of Social and Health Services discovered an unauthorized data access incident in March involving a former employee who accessed personal information of approximately 8,600 individuals. The breach was identified through an internal investigation, and the agency is issuing notice to affected parties.

Why it matters: Individuals in Washington State should monitor for identity theft and contact the agency for details on what personal data was exposed and what mitigation steps are available.

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