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Got a notice from County of Santa Barbara Health Department? Here’s what to do.

County of Santa Barbara Health Department 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 County of Santa Barbara Health Department 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 County of Santa Barbara Health Department breach

Reported to
California Attorney General
Date filed
January 12, 2026
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The County of Santa Barbara Health Department is a government-operated public health agency responsible for providing medical services, managing community health programs, and overseeing vital records. As a healthcare entity, the department collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including patient medical histories, diagnostic data, and insurance details necessary for public health administration. This data breach was officially reported to the California Attorney General in 2026, confirming that unauthorized access to their systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from the department, it indicates that your personal or health-related information was likely involved in this incident. We encourage you to review the provided letter carefully to understand the specific categories of your information that may have been compromised.

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