San Jose slow to tell workers about data breach - San Jose Spotlight

"when a "workforce member" lost a USB drive that may have contained Social Security numbers, according to a letter city officials sent to people whose data may have been involved in the breach. San José Spotlight spoke with three people who said they received the city's letter in recent days, including a current employee and two former employees. One of the former employees said they last worked for the city in 2000. The individuals requested anonymity to protect their privacy."

"The current employee said the revelation of the data breach is alarming, and raises questions about the city's IT practices, including its handling of sensitive data. "The city compromised my data without having safeguards in place," the current employee told San José Spotlight. "It's just adding more stress to already struggling city workers." City administrators became aware of the incident on Jan. 12, three days after it took place, and "immediately" responded by launching an investigation and informing law enforcement, according to the city's letter."

Private information for current and former San Jose city employees may have been compromised after a workforce member lost a USB drive on Jan. 9 that may have contained Social Security numbers. City administrators became aware on Jan. 12, launched an investigation and informed law enforcement; the San Jose Police Department opened an investigation on Jan. 19. City officials notified people whose data may have been involved but have not said how many were affected. A current employee and two former employees reported receiving notices; one former employee last worked for the city in 2000. A city spokesperson said there is no evidence the information was viewed, accessed, acquired, or misused. City officials declined to provide additional information and did not answer a follow-up question.

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