LA City Attorney's Office Suffers Data Breach of LAPD Records

Unauthorized access to digital system used to transfer discovery documents to opposing counsel.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:52pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An extreme close-up photograph of a computer hard drive component lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the gritty, investigative nature of a data breach involving sensitive government records.A data breach at the LA City Attorney's Office exposes the vulnerability of sensitive law enforcement records to unauthorized access.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office confirmed on Wednesday, April 8, that its third-party digital system used to transfer discovery documents was breached on March 20, potentially exposing LAPD civil litigation case files and personnel records. The office is working with law enforcement and the city's IT agency to investigate the full scope of the data breach.

Why it matters

This data breach raises concerns about the security of sensitive law enforcement records and the potential exposure of confidential information related to past LAPD cases and personnel. It highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect government data systems.

The details

The digital program that was breached is used by city attorneys to transfer discovery to opposing counsel and litigants. After learning of the incident, the City Attorney's Office took steps to secure the tool and investigate what information was accessed. No other city applications or systems were impacted, according to the office.

  • The data breach occurred on March 20, 2026.
  • The City Attorney's Office confirmed the breach on April 8, 2026.

The players

Hydee Feldstein Soto

The Los Angeles City Attorney.

Ivor Pine

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency whose records were potentially exposed in the data breach.

Los Angeles City's Information Technology Agency

The city agency working with the City Attorney's Office to investigate the data breach.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“After learning of the incident, our office took immediate steps to secure the tool and investigate what information was accessed. We reported the incident to law enforcement. … Our office has been working with city departments, including the City's Information Technology Agency … to review the data involved.”

— Ivor Pine, Spokesperson, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office

“We take this incident very seriously and are working with the L.A. City Attorney's Office to gain access to this impacted file to understand the full scope of the data breach.”

— Los Angeles Police Department

What’s next

The City Attorney's Office said its investigation is continuing to determine what information was present in the breached system, and it will take appropriate action to notify any affected parties based on the results.

The takeaway

This data breach highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive government records, especially those related to law enforcement and the judicial system. It underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and collaboration between city agencies to address such incidents and mitigate the potential risks to public trust and individual privacy.