A California Department of Justice investigation found that a “number of deficiencies” led to an accidental leak of the identities of 192,000 concealed carry applicants.
The independent investigation into the June incident was carried out by legal and forensic cybersecurity experts, a press release from the office of Attorney General Rob Bonta said. While Bonta called it “unacceptable,” he said there was no malicious intent behind the leak.
“This unauthorized release of personal information was unacceptable. This was more than an exposure of data, it was a breach of trust that falls far short of my expectations and the expectations Californians have of our department,” Bonta said in a statement.
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“I remain deeply angered that this incident occurred and extend my deepest apologies on behalf of the Department of Justice to those who were affected. I thank the outside experts for this independent report, which is an important step in our work to build trust and transparency. While the report found no ill intent, this incident was unacceptable, and DOJ must be held to the highest standard. This failure requires immediate correction, which is why we are implementing all of the recommendations from this independent report,” he added.
The investigation, though finding no ill intent, was highly critical of the California DOJ. The report blamed a “number of deficiencies within DOJ including lack of training, expertise, and professional rigor; insufficient documentation, policies, and procedures; and inadequate oversight.”
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The report recommended a number of changes, which the DOJ has promised to implement, including changes in organizational structure, training, and planning.
