The exposed information includes the names, dates of birth, email addresses, passwords.
This data breach has impacted nearly 2,500 LAPD officers and approximately 17,500 police officer applicants.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) became aware on July 25, 2019, that the personal information of police officers and applicants have been exposed.
What happened?
The Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement that the data breach occurred due to an old database that is no longer used by the Personnel Department. The database contained the personal information of police officers and applicants which have been breached.
“We are investigating a data event that was discovered on July 25 and involved limited information about City of Los Angeles job applicants in a database that is no longer used by the Personnel Department. We take the protection of personal data very seriously, and the City has informed the individuals who may have been affected,” the statement read.
What was exposed?
The exposed information includes the names, dates of birth, email addresses, passwords.
This data breach has impacted nearly 2,500 LAPD officers and approximately 17,500 police officer applicants.
What actions have been taken?
Upon discovery, the department worked with city partners to launch an investigation and determine the scope of the breach.
LAPD is taking the necessary steps to ensure that the department’s data is protected from any further intrusions.
The City’s IT department has implemented additional layers of security to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
What was the response?
LAPD told BleepingComputer that they have notified the employees and individuals who are impacted by this incident.
“The Los Angeles Police Department is working with our city partners to better understand the extent and impact of this data breac ..
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