On March 28, 2025, United Domestic Workers of America, AFSCME Local 3930 (“UDW”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that HR data was compromised in a recent cyberattack. In this notice, UDW explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access members’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, and addresses. Upon completing its investigation, United Domestic Workers of America began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from United Domestic Workers of America, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the United Domestic Workers of America data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the United Domestic Workers of America Data Breach?
The United Domestic Workers of America data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, United Domestic Workers of America’s filing with the Attorney General of California provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on January 17, 2025, UDW determined that an unauthorized party was trying to access its IT network.
In response, United Domestic Workers of America secured its network and then launched an investigation with the help of outside cybersecurity experts. While this investigation is still ongoing, UDW confirmed that some of the company’s HR information was subject to unauthorized access, including member information.
After learning that sensitive member data was accessible to an unauthorized party, United Domestic Workers of America reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which members were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, and address.
On March 27, 2025, United Domestic Workers of America sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About United Domestic Workers of America
United Domestic Workers of America is a labor union representing over 200,000 home care and family child care providers across 45 counties in California. Headquartered in San Diego, UDW advocates for the rights and benefits of care workers, focusing on issues such as fair wages, healthcare access, and improved working conditions. The organization is affiliated with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME”) and actively engages in social justice initiatives, including campaigns for racial equality and income fairness. The organization employs approximately 80 people and generates an estimated $25 million in annual revenue.
