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Children's Council of San Francisco Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Children’s Council of San Francisco data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Children’s Council of San Francisco
Children’s Council of San Francisco is a nonprofit organization that serves the San Francisco community, working with families, educators, and childcare providers, offering resources, financial aid and training. The organization focuses on improving access to quality childcare and early education for families across the city.
Children’s Council of San Francisco provide multilingual services in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian and Vietnamese, aiming to support every child’s opportunity to thrive.
What Happened?
On Aug. 3, 2025, Children’s Council of San Francisco experienced a network disruption that led to a data breach.
The organization secured its network and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate, which revealed that an unauthorized party accessed and acquired certain data. A third-party vendor was then brought in to review the affected data and determine the scope of personal information involved.
On Aug. 19, 2025, the ransomware group SAFEPAY claimed responsibility on the tor network for the attack, claiming to have obtained sensitive data from the organization's network.
On Feb. 23, 2026, Children’s Council of San Francisco confirmed the full scope of the breach and began notifying affected individuals. Written notifications were sent to those impacted on March 2, 2026.
According to the reports filed with the attorneys general offices of Maine and New Hampshire on March 3, 2026, a total of 12,655 people in the United States were affected, including one resident of Maine and one resident of New Hampshire.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver's License Number
- State ID Number
- Tax Identification Number
- USCIS/Alien Registration Number
- Passport Number
- Personal Medical Information
- Health Insurance ID Number
- Health Insurance
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Children’s Council of San Francisco data breach, you may have legal rights and could be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their options and pursue claims related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify, complete the below form to join a lawsuit and protect your rights.
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