The California Department of Education disclosed on October 16, 2026 that student data held by its contractor, Educational Testing Service, was accessed in an intrusion that ran from May 22 to September 18, 2026, exposing the names, birth dates, addresses, disability status, and records of millions of students. Individuals who believe their information may be involved should review any notifications they receive and take protective steps such as monitoring accounts and placing fraud alerts.
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