Merced Union High School District Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 19, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Merced Union High School District data breach following a notification filed with the California Attorney General.
Merced Union High School District identified and responded to unauthorized network activity on August 12, 2025. The District secured and remediated the compromised environment, engaged third-party experts, and launched an investigation to determine what information may have been affected.
According to the notice, the investigation determined that personal information was contained in files subject to unauthorized activity. The information involved varies by individual but may include names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and, in some instances, certain health-related information. The District stated that it had no evidence of fraud or misuse of personal information arising from the incident at the time of the notice.
Merced Union High School District is providing affected individuals with 12 months of complimentary single-bureau credit monitoring, credit report, and credit score services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, along with proactive fraud assistance.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Merced Union High School District implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented this incident. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Merced Union High School District?
The Merced Union High School District provides public secondary education to over 11,000 students in grades 9 through 12 across Merced County, California, serving the communities of Merced, Atwater, and Livingston.
Individuals affected by the Merced Union High School District data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com