Where does the Cabrillo College case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Cabrillo College lodged with the California Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: Cabrillo College Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Cabrillo College incident. The state report is dated February 3, 2025. The incident itself is dated May 12, 2024.

Timeline

267 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

May 12, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
February 3, 2025Report filed in CaliforniaDate the notice was lodged with the California Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: California
Date reported: February 3, 2025
Incident date: May 12, 2024
Receiving office: California Attorney General

Case notes

Cabrillo College, located in California, reported a data breach to state regulators on February 3, 2025. This filing stems from an incident that the college identified as having occurred on May 12, 2024.

While the specific details of the breach type were not specified in the public record, the college has indicated that the incident involved personal information. Cabrillo College is actively investigating the full scope and nature of the exposure.

As the investigation is ongoing, the college is working to understand exactly what personal information may have been compromised and who may have been affected. Individuals who have had an association with Cabrillo College may need to be aware of this potential exposure.

It is always advisable to remain vigilant following any incident involving personal data. Regularly review your financial statements, credit reports, and other online accounts for any unusual or unauthorized activity. Consider enabling multi-factor authentication on all services where it is an option.

If you receive a notification letter directly from Cabrillo College, it will provide more specific guidance relevant to your situation. Following the recommendations in such a letter, alongside general security best practices, can help protect your personal data.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Cabrillo College case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Cabrillo College lodged with the California Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: California Attorney General

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