Harbor Regional Center Data Breach 2025: California Families Deserve Answers and Compensation
In October 2025, Harbor Regional Center — one of Southern California’s largest non-profit regional centers for people with developmental disabilities — revealed a massive cyberattack that exposed the private information of nearly 36,000 clients, families, and employees.
If you received a breach notification letter, you’re not alone — and you may be entitled to real money without proving identity theft.
What Information Was Stolen in the Harbor Regional Center Breach?
The attackers accessed some of the most sensitive data possible, including:
- Full names and home addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Diagnoses and treatment plans for developmental disabilities
- Medi-Cal / Medicaid numbers
- Dates of birth and, in some cases, banking details
For families caring for children or adults with autism, cerebral palsy, or intellectual disabilities, this is more than a data leak — it’s a lifelong privacy nightmare.
Do You Have a Legal Claim Under California Law?
Yes. The Lyon Firm is investigating Harbor Regional Center for violations of:
- California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) – up to $1,000 statutory damages per victim (no proof of harm needed)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) – additional penalties for failing to protect personal information
- Common-law negligence for outdated security systems
Even though regional centers aren’t directly covered by HIPAA, they still must follow strict state privacy laws. Early evidence shows the breach could have been prevented with basic encryption and monitoring — exactly what California requires.
What Compensation Can Families Recover?
Victims of privacy violations routinely recover:
- $1,000 automatic statutory payment under CMIA
- Reimbursement for credit monitoring and identity-theft cleanup
- Compensation for emotional distress (especially when children’s medical records are exposed)
- Additional damages if fraud has already occurred
Why Choose The Lyon Firm for Your Harbor Regional Center Claim
We’re not another mass-intake website. Here’s why California families trust us:
- Proven results – millions recovered in California and national data-breach class actions
- Trial-tested – Joe Lyon is one of the few attorneys who has settled dozens of data breach cases and recovered over $30 million for plaintiffs.
- Personal attention – we investigate every breach ourselves and hire top cybersecurity experts
- No fee unless you win – 100% contingency, free consultations 7 days a week
- Deep experience with developmental-disability privacy cases – we understand what’s truly at stake for your family
Don’t Wait — File a Class Action Data Breach Lawsuits Now
If you received a Harbor Regional Center breach letter, call The Lyon Firm today at (800) 513-2403 or fill out our secure online form for a free, confidential case review. You’ve already been through enough. Let us turn this violation into justice and real compensation for your family.