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Got a notice from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality? Here’s what to do.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality told the Oregon 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 Oregon Department of Environmental Quality 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 Oregon Department of Environmental Quality breach

Reported to
Oregon Attorney General
Date filed
August 1, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a state government regulatory agency responsible for protecting the quality of Oregon's environment. As a public entity, the agency collects and stores sensitive personal information related to employees, contractors, permit applicants, and individuals involved in regulatory compliance or environmental enforcement actions. In 2025, the agency officially reported a data security incident to the Oregon Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to its systems may have compromised personal records. If you received a data breach notification letter from the Oregon DEQ, it indicates that your personal information was likely contained within the affected files. This notice serves to inform you of the incident and provides guidance on the steps you should take to protect yourself from potential identity theft or fraud.

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