The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County Inc. (LGBTQ Center OC) experienced a data breach stemming from unauthorized network access discovered on December 26, 2025. A forensic investigation concluded around May 6, 2026, confirming that personal information may have been compromised. The breach was publicly reported to the California Attorney General on June 5, 2026.
Sensitive data exposed includes full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license/state IDs, government/government IDs, passport numbers, taxpayer IDs, financial account/payment card information, and biometric identifiers. Additionally, protected health information such as diagnoses, prescriptions, medical history, treatment information, medical record numbers, and health insurance details were involved. A total of 1,730 individuals were directly notified, including 1,249 residents in Washington and 481 in Rhode Island. The total number of affected individuals across all U.S. states is not fully disclosed.
Individuals impacted by this breach received notification letters that included a unique enrollment code for complimentary 90-day credit monitoring. The organization has advised affected individuals to consult the Federal Trade Commission for identity theft resources and to consider filing a police report if they suspect their information has been misused.