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Got a notice from City of Hayward? Here’s what to do.

City of Hayward told the California Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from City of Hayward and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Change reused passwords

    Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.

  4. 4

    Get a free claim review

    Our legal team checks whether you can be paid for this breach. No fee unless you recover.

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About the City of Hayward breach

Reported to
California Attorney General
Date filed
January 29, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The City of Hayward is a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services to its residents and managing city operations. As a government body, the City typically collects and stores sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, tax records, and utility account details necessary for administrative and public safety functions. This data breach was officially reported to the California Attorney General in 2025, and the City has since issued formal notification letters to all individuals whose personal information may have been impacted. If you received such a letter, it indicates that your sensitive records were involved in this security incident, and you should review the provided documentation carefully to understand the specific risks to your personal data.

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