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Clark County, WA data breach investigation
- Filed
- June 2, 2025
- Regulator
- Oregon AG
- People affected
- Not stated
- File status
- Investigation Open
What the filing confirms
- Clark County, WA reported the incident to the Oregon Attorney General.
Still unknown
- Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
- How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
- What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
- How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Investigation notes
Clark County, WA is a local government entity responsible for managing public records, tax assessments, and essential administrative services for its residents. As a government body, the county collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including vital records, property tax details, and employment-related data for its workforce. This security incident was officially reported to the Oregon Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to certain systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely stored within the affected environment. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and monitor your financial accounts for any signs of suspicious activity.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Clark County, WA used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Oregon.
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