Question 1

What happened in the CDE data breach?

Accepted Answer

CDE experienced a unknown breach that occurred on May 22, 2026. The breach was discovered on September 25, 2026 and publicly disclosed on May 22, 2026.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the CDE breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Dates of Birth, Addresses, school, district, grade level, Statewide Student Identifier (SSID), local student identifier, gender, race or ethnicity, primary language, country of origin, English learner status, Disability and Section 504 status, testing accommodations, primary disability type, Title I, Part A eligibility, Title I, Part C eligibility, McKinney-Vento eligibility, Military Connected Student eligibility, English language proficiency information, statewide assessment registration, statewide assessment participation, statewide assessment results.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the CDE breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from CDE, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

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