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    Track all updates, new features, and improvements to Data Breach Watch

    v3.5.0
    2026-08-05
    Latest

    Back office staff accounts

    • New staff role with eight granular permission toggles for breaches, review queue, alerts, submissions, Data Shield, broker registry and Case Radar
    • Staff portal at /admin/workspace shows only the queues a staff account is assigned
    • Team management at /admin/users to invite staff by email, set permissions and deactivate access
    • Claimant emails and phone numbers are masked unless the account is granted that permission
    • Settings, billing, partners and API keys remain owner only at both the interface and database level
    v3.4.0
    2026-08-05

    Data Shield broker removal

    • New Data Shield product that files data removal requests with people search and data broker companies
    • Broker registry with verified agent contacts, plus a consumer action list for brokers that only accept portal or mail requests
    • Guided onboarding with identity attestation, age verification and signed third party authorization
    • Filing cycles run automatically, with client visible status for every broker
    • California residents get DELETE Act DROP guidance alongside their filings
    • Identity details are purged 90 days after cancellation
    v3.3.0
    2026-08-05

    Breach scan funnel and follow up emails

    • Homepage now leads with a breach scan that checks an email address against known exposures
    • Scan forms added to breach pages, search results and the Data Shield landing page
    • Opt in follow up sequence sends an immediate result summary, then a 24 hour and 72 hour follow up
    • One click unsubscribe on every follow up email
    • Admin panel shows scan enrollment and email delivery metrics
    v3.2.0
    2026-08-05

    Whop billing across paid products

    • Partner wallet top ups now complete through Whop checkout from the wallet chip or Add funds button
    • LegalPulse API plans are instant purchase with automatic key provisioning
    • Data Shield one time and recurring plans available at checkout
    • Signature verified webhook handles payment, refund and membership lifecycle events
    • Admin page at /admin/whop creates products and plans and shows webhook history
    • Retired the unused Stripe configuration from admin settings
    v3.1.0
    2026-08-05

    LegalPulse API and public endpoints

    • Public API on the branded host with Free, Pro and Scale tiers
    • Documented breach list, breach detail, status and webhook endpoints, plus a health check
    • OpenAPI 3.0 specification and RapidAPI distribution
    • Field gating so litigation signals are reserved for paid tiers
    • Per key rate limiting with usage logging
    v3.0.0
    2026-08-05

    Litigation intelligence and platform rebuild

    • Rebuilt the site on TanStack Start with server rendering for faster first loads and better indexing
    • Active litigation moved out of public pages and into a dedicated admin dashboard and the partner portal
    • Found cases link straight to the source docket, with strict company name matching to cut false positives
    • CourtListener rechecks use adaptive backoff, with a run status page showing rows checked, new dockets and failures
    • Breach registry gained sorting and filters for priority leads, active litigation and status
    • Affiliate offers for credit monitoring, identity theft protection and password managers placed across breach pages, dashboards and emails
    • Cleaner formatting for breach summaries, FAQs and what to do sections
    v2.1.0
    2026-03-08

    BreachBrief — Breach Notice Interpreter

    • New BreachBrief tool at /brief — paste or upload a breach notice and get a structured action plan
    • AI-powered analysis extracts exposed data types, risk levels, and next steps
    • Supports pasted text, uploaded PDFs, and images/screenshots
    • Structured results: legitimacy assessment, risk breakdown, prioritized actions
    • Download PDF summary and save brief to your account
    • Mobile-first design with large tap targets and clean flow
    • Admin toggle to enable/disable BreachBrief in Settings
    • Added to navigation header and footer
    v2.0.0
    2026-03-08

    Quiz Funnel, Personal Dashboard & Lead Quality Scoring

    • New 'Am I Affected?' quiz funnel at /am-i-affected — 3-step guided flow to check breach exposure
    • Personal Breach Dashboard at /my-dashboard — email-based exposure tracking with risk score
    • Lead Quality Scoring — 0-100 score per lead based on state match, notification, data severity
    • Quality score badges displayed in partner Lead Intake Feed (green ≥70, yellow ≥40)
    • Average quality score metric added to partner top bar
    • Three new Admin Settings cards: Quiz Funnel, Personal Dashboard, Lead Quality Scoring controls
    • Homepage updated with 'Am I Affected?' CTA button
    • Navigation updated with quiz funnel and dashboard links
    • All documentation updated: Platform Docs, SOP, System Docs, and Changelog
    v1.7.2
    2024-12-30

    Simplified Litigation Tracking

    • Replaced manual litigation source/MDL dropdowns with URL-based auto-detection
    • Add multiple case links and system auto-detects status from URL patterns
    • PACER, Law360, Bloomberg Law, State AG URLs are automatically recognized
    • MDL status auto-detected from jpml.uscourts.gov and MDL keywords
    • Quantity of links influences status (1-2 = early signal, 3+ = active)
    • Real-time status preview shown while adding links
    • Admin form now uses simple toggle + multi-URL input
    • Case Brief modal displays all litigation URLs as clickable links
    v1.7.1
    2024-12-30

    Revised Scoring: Market Position Factor

    • Renamed 'Existing Litigation' scoring factor to 'Market Position'
    • Inverted litigation scoring to reward first-mover opportunity
    • No litigation now scores +15 points (maximum opportunity)
    • Early litigation signals score +10 points (still good timing)
    • PACER/Court filings score +5 points (validated but competitive)
    • MDL Proposed scores 0 points (neutral, market crowding)
    • MDL Established now scores -5 points (late entry penalty)
    • Updated Case Brief modal with color-coded market position indicators
    • Enhanced recommended actions to highlight first-mover opportunities
    • Updated admin radar table with new market position badges
    v1.7.0
    2024-12-29

    Enhanced Case Launch Radar™ Scoring

    • Implemented 7-factor weighted confidence scoring model (100 points total)
    • Added litigation tracking: PACER, Law360, Bloomberg Law, State AG sources
    • Added MDL status tracking (None, Proposed, Established)
    • Added company intelligence: revenue estimates and public/private status
    • Added sensitive data flags: SSN, Medical, and Financial data exposure toggles
    • Added estimated affected count field for class size scoring
    • Auto-calculates priority (High/Medium/Low) based on confidence score
    • Generates context-aware recommended actions for partners
    • Enhanced Case Brief modal with full scoring breakdown for partners
    • Updated Admin SOP with Case Radar management procedures
    • Added technical scoring algorithm documentation to System Docs
    v1.6.0
    2024-12-06

    Admin Dashboard & UX Improvements

    • Added Admin Dashboard with key metrics and quick actions
    • Created Intake Submissions management page for admins
    • Added Privacy Policy page
    • Improved 404 page with navigation and branding
    • Unified sector lists across all pages for consistent matching
    • Better unsubscribe confirmation dialog
    • Added Dashboard and Submissions to admin navigation
    • Updated all documentation and SOPs
    v1.5.0
    2024-12-06

    Security Hardening & Data Protection

    • Added email format validation across all user input tables
    • Implemented input length constraints to prevent abuse
    • Created secure public view to protect internal webhook URLs
    • Enhanced breach subscriptions with duplicate prevention
    • Fixed RLS policies to prevent cross-user data enumeration
    • Added XSS protection with DOMPurify sanitization
    • Secured all digest and webhook endpoints with admin authentication
    v1.4.0
    2024-12-05

    Was I Hacked? Tool & HIBP Integration

    • Launched 'Was I Hacked?' tool with Have I Been Pwned API integration
    • Check your email against billions of breached credentials worldwide
    • Added inline legal consultation CTA on breach detection results
    • Implemented secure server-side HIBP proxy for API security
    • Added breach result details with data types and discovery dates
    • Integrated GHL webhooks for breach check lead capture
    v1.3.0
    2024-12-02

    Documentation & Legal Consultation

    • Added comprehensive Help Center with tabbed guides
    • Enhanced FAQ with organized sections
    • Added Admin SOP documentation
    • Added System Documentation for technical overview
    • Introduced Legal Consultation request form on breaches page
    • Added searchable documentation index for admins
    • Implemented site-wide footer component
    v1.2.0
    2024-11-30

    Lead Generation Enhancements

    • Added universal lead capture forms on all breach pages
    • Implemented 'Find Relevant Breaches' tool with state/sector matching
    • Added PDF download tracking with GHL integration
    • Enhanced email templates with specific wording for legal safety
    • Added breach-specific subscription tracking with webhooks
    • Implemented multiple GHL webhook integrations for lead segmentation
    v1.1.0
    2024-11-25

    Alert System & Queue Management

    • Implemented alert queue workflow for admin review
    • Added breach changelog tracking for audit trail
    • Introduced email preference management for users
    • Added weekly and monthly digest functionality
    • Implemented alert frequency options (immediate, weekly, monthly)
    • Added certainty and status update notifications
    v1.0.0
    2024-11-20

    Platform Launch

    • Launched Data Breach Watch platform
    • Implemented breach database with admin management
    • Created public breach listing and detail pages
    • Added user signup and preference management
    • Implemented email alert system via Resend
    • Added admin portal with role-based access control
    • Integrated automation API for breach ingestion
    • Implemented rate limiting (100 requests per 60 minutes)
    • Added SEO optimization with JSON-LD schema
    • Integrated GHL webhooks for lead capture

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