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

The City of Columbia City 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 The City of Columbia City 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 The City of Columbia City breach

Reported to
Oregon Attorney General
Date filed
May 23, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The City of Columbia City is a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services and maintaining administrative records for its residents. As a local government body, the City collects and stores sensitive personal information required for tax administration, utility billing, public safety, and human resources management. This data breach was officially reported to the Oregon Attorney General in 2025, and the City has since issued formal notification letters to all individuals whose personal information may have been compromised. If you received this letter, it indicates that your private data was stored within the City’s systems during the time of the incident. We recommend reviewing the notification letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the protective measures being offered.

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