Washington State Food Worker Card
foodworkercard.wa.gov
About This Breach
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Data Breach, revealed in June 2023, involved a breach dating back to November 2018, impacting 1.5 million unique records from the Washington State Food Worker Card online training database. Key compromised data included names, ZIP codes, birth dates, and email addresses, with some information briefly appearing on the dark web.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article277046143.html (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Washington State Food Worker Card data breach happen?
Washington State Food Worker Card was breached in Nov 2022. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on April 22, 2024.
How many records were exposed in the Washington State Food Worker Card breach?
1,595,213 records were exposed, making it the #329 largest of the 783 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Washington State Food Worker Card breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Geographic locations, Dates of birth.
What should I do if I was affected by the Washington State Food Worker Card breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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