City of Foster City Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 22, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the City of Foster City data breach following a notification filed with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
According to the filing, reported on October 15, 2026, the incident affected four Massachusetts residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information accessed was driver’s license information.
The exposure of driver’s license information may increase the risk of identity theft, impersonation, fraudulent account creation, and other misuse of personal identification information.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether the City of Foster City implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Driver’s license information
- Other sensitive information
What is City of Foster City?
The City of Foster City operates as a full-service local government providing core municipal services, public safety, and infrastructure management for the community in San Mateo County, California.
Individuals affected by the City of Foster City data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com