Washington State Food Worker Card
HighIn 2023, a 2018 data breach of the Washington State Food Worker Card exposed 1.6M users' sensitive information.
- Records exposed
- 1,594,305 records
- Breach date
- Breach Nov 17, 2022
- Last update
- Updated Mar 31, 2024
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department identified a data breach in June 2023 affecting the Washington State Food Worker Card online training system. The breach, tied to a 2018 database backup and publicly exposed in 2022 on a hacking forum, compromised sensitive data including 1.6 million email addresses, names, postal codes, dates of birth, and a subset of driver's license numbers. This incident underscores the critical need for vigilant data security measures.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromise of personal identifying information, raising identity theft risks.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage, potential regulatory scrutiny, and user trust impact.
- Affected Sectors
- Public Health and Safety
- Geographic Impact
- State of Washington, USA
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor financial accounts for unauthorized transactions.
- •Consider placing a credit freeze for additional security.
- •Update passwords for related online services.
Preventive Measures
- •Ensure secure storage and encryption of sensitive data backups.
- •Regularly audit data storage and identify redundancies.
- •Strengthen security protocols for backup handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.