This massive database of leaked information contains the following information about Conceal Carry Permit holders in California; Full Legal Name, Home Addresses, Dates of Birth, Race, and Gender (you can change this one, so no big deal).

This massive breach in data is highly problematic and one that was entirely expected with a registry like this. This enormous database was leaked with the launch of the California Department of Justice's 2022 Firearms Dashboard Portal. This leak was likely the result of poor security practices within the California Attorney General's office; this data was not properly secured and was made accessible to the public with the launch of the webpage.

At the time it was accessible, the page has been shut down for the time being, an unknown amount of people accessed this data, and many of them downloaded it. As a result, these records are now in the hands of the public and were supposed to be confidential records for government use only.

The California Attorney General announced this new dashboard in a statement saying, "Today's announcement puts power and information into the hands of our communities by helping them better understand the role and potential dangers of firearms within our state."

Following reports that the dashboard had accidentally leaked the personal information of a lot of people, California Attorney General Bob Bonta changed his tune. "We are investigating an exposure of individuals' personal information connected to the DOJ Firearms Dashboard… Any unauthorized release of personal information is unacceptable," said AG Bonta in a statement to The Daily Caller. AG Bonta continued, "We are working swiftly to address this situation and will provide additional information as soon as possible."

The leak is much worse than initially reported. It would appear that the state of California was keeping an "assault weapons" registry as well. This registry is now also in the hands of the public. It would also appear that the personal information of everyone who has ever applied for a concealed carry permit in the state was leaked, whether they were granted or denied one.