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Google data breach

Was I affected?

Google confirmed a breach affecting about 15 people, exposing names and phone numbers. You may be affected if you, or a support organization on your behalf, asked Google to remove illegally filmed or sexual content about you, particularly from Korea.

Google breach facts
AnnouncedSep 9, 2026
When it happenedFound by Korea's gender ministry on August 25, 2026
CountrySouth Korea
People affected15
Data exposedNames, Phone numbers and Other details
StatusConfirmed by the company or a regulator filing

What happened

Removal requests that victims of digital sex crimes and support groups sent to Google, asking it to take down illegally filmed content, were passed to an overseas research database and published there with identifying details still in them. Korean officials say the postings included names, workplaces, schools, phone numbers and accounts of the abuse; the gender ministry learned of it on August 25, 2026 and it took nearly two weeks to get all Korea-related requests blocked. Google apologized on September 9, called it an unintended disclosure, and said it has deleted the material and stopped sending Korean removal notices to the site. As of October 1 the ministry counted 15 victims whose identifying information was exposed, and Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission is investigating.

What should I do?

  1. In Korea, contact the Central Digital Sexual Crime Victim Support Center (1366 or d4u.stop.or.kr) to ask whether your request was among those exposed and for help with removal.
  2. Search your name and the details you included in a request to check whether they still appear online, and report anything you find to the center or Google.
  3. Be cautious with unexpected messages that reference your case, and keep records of any contact for the police.
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