JFCS East Bay Data Breach: SSNs Exposed
By Join The Case · Published December 11, 2025 · Updated December 11, 2025 · 6 min read
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Dapeer Law, P.A., a top-rated class action law firm, is investigating the JFCS East Bay data breach. If you received notice that your information was exposed during this breach, you may be entitled to compensation. It's free to join our investigation to see if we can help you recover.

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JFCS East Bay Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Jewish Family and Community Services- East Bay (JFCS East Bay) has notified clients that an external vendor’s system compromise exposed sensitive immigration-case records. If you received a breach letter dated December 4, 2025, you may be entitled to free credit monitoring and potential legal remedies. Use the information below to understand what happened and how to protect your rights.

Download Official Breach Notice (PDF)

Key Takeaways

  • Breach window: October 2 – 9, 2025 (discovered October 9).
  • Public notification: December 4, 2025; reported to the California Attorney General on December 10.
  • Data exposed: immigration-case documents containing name, date of birth, passport or Social Security numbers.
  • Cause: Cyber-attack on vendor Cerenade’s service platform used by JFCS East Bay.
  • Remediation: Client notifications, process review, and one year of credit monitoring offered by Cerenade.

Timeline of the JFCS East Bay Data Breach

DateEvent
October 2, 2025Unauthorized access to Cerenade’s platform began.
October 9, 2025Cerenade informed JFCS East Bay of the breach.
December 4, 2025Consumer notification letters mailed.
December 10, 2025Incident reported to the California Attorney General.
December 11, 2025Last update from JFCS East Bay on investigation status.

What Information Was Involved?

The compromised documents relate to individual immigration-case filings and may include:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Passport number
  • Social Security number

JFCS East Bay states that it has no evidence of misuse to date.

How JFCS East Bay Responded

  • Met with Cerenade to assess the scope and risks.
  • Reviewed internal processes to identify affected clients.
  • Issued individual breach letters to those at risk.
  • Evaluated compliance with local, state, and federal privacy laws.
  • Arranged for one year of complimentary credit monitoring through Cerenade.

Steps You Can Take Now

  1. Enroll in the free credit-monitoring service once you receive enrollment instructions from Cerenade.
  2. Review account statements, immigration filings, and government records for unfamiliar activity.
  3. Place a fraud alert or security freeze with the credit bureaus if you notice suspicious changes.
  4. Keep the breach notice letter for your records; it may be needed for future claims.
  5. Consult with a data-breach attorney to discuss eligibility for compensation of time or losses.

Company Overview

JFCS East Bay is a nonprofit social-service agency serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties since 1877.

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from JFCS East Bay — what should I do?

Follow the instructions in the letter, enroll in the offered credit-monitoring service, and watch for unauthorized activity in your financial and government records.

How do I submit a claim related to the JFCS East Bay data breach?

Preserve all correspondence, track any out-of-pocket expenses or time spent addressing the breach, and consult a privacy-rights attorney to evaluate potential claims.

Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against JFCS East Bay?

Eligibility depends on factors such as residency and demonstrable harm. An attorney can determine whether you qualify based on the facts of this incident.

What information did the JFCS East Bay breach expose?

Immigration-case documents containing your name, date of birth, and either a passport or Social Security number.

Did JFCS East Bay offer credit monitoring, and for how long?

Yes. Cerenade is providing one year of complimentary credit-monitoring services to affected individuals.

How many people were affected by the JFCS East Bay breach?

JFCS East Bay has not publicly disclosed the total number of impacted individuals.

How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for JFCS East Bay?

You can download it directly from the California Attorney General’s website using the button near the top of this article.

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