Breach Notice Tracker Updated October 22, 2026

What to do if your date of birth was exposed in a data breach

On its own a birth date is low risk, but combined with a name and address it helps fraudsters pass identity checks.

Free steps

  1. Freeze your credit at all three bureaus (free): Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. A freeze blocks most new accounts in your name and doesn’t affect your score.

More detail: our full what-to-do guide and the FTC’s IdentityTheft.gov.

Social Security number (282)Medical information (157)Health insurance information (113)Driver's license / state ID (121)Bank or financial account (100)Payment card (68)Passport number (53)Tax ID / tax documents (30)Date of birth (206)Username / password (18)

206 notices whose sample letter lists dates of birth

From the “What information was involved” section of each sample letter filed with the California AG, read automatically. Letters we couldn’t read aren’t counted, and your own letter is what applies to you.