Fox Rothschild LLP Data Breach Notice (Washington Attorney General)

The exposure of your Social Security number paired with your full date of birth creates a permanent risk that cannot be undone. These two pieces of information together are among the most useful combinations for identity thieves, allowing them to open new accounts, file fraudulent tax returns, or impersonate you in government systems. For the 1,891 Washington residents named in this filing, that risk now exists.

A 56-Day Gap Between Incident and Notification

Fox Rothschild LLP reported the incident to the Washington Attorney General on July 16, 2026. The filing states the breach itself occurred on May 21, 2026. That interval of 56 days — roughly eight weeks — is the only timeline the record provides. The filing does not disclose when the law firm discovered the incident or what caused it.

What Was Exposed and What It Enables

The Washington filing lists exactly three categories: name, Social Security number, and full date of birth. No passwords, no financial account numbers, no medical records, and no other identifiers appear in the record. This is important because the absence of those additional categories limits some immediate risks while leaving others intact for years.

A name plus Social Security number plus date of birth is the classic triad used to commit tax fraud, open credit cards in your name, or apply for government benefits. Unlike a credit card or password, neither your SSN nor your date of birth can be reissued. Once they are out, they remain valuable to criminals for the rest of your life.