Claim: Washington DOL left 'back door' security flaw open for years that let identity thieves change addresses, order licenses in bulk to one location

The claim alleges DOL knew of a security flaw for years, didn’t fix it, and didn’t notify people as required by law.

‘Backdoor’ in DOL system potentially exposed everyone’s personal information, attorney claims

Ard says many of his clients, and likely many Washingtonians, didn’t know their identity was compromised until something ...

Tort claim alleges WA DOL left your information open to criminals

A local attorney is suing the Washington State Department of Licensing, alleging the agency left a "backdoor" open for ...
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‘Pretty egregious conduct’: Attorney says WA DOL knew about massive data breach for 6 years, downplayed severity

Attorney reveals that the DOL knew about a massive data breach for six years, affecting Washington driver's license holders.

Filing claims data exposed in Washington DOL system

A Washington man filed a legal claim accusing the state Department of Licensing of leaving a security flaw in its system for years. (Video via KING 5 News) ...

WA DOL caller’s TikTok gets 2.1M views, like a ‘Parks and Rec’ scene, she said

A Kitsap County woman posted a viral video of herself to TikTok contacting the department’s self-service menu.

Tort claim alleges Washington DOL security flaw exposed driver data for years

A newly filed tort claim alleges a system flaw at the Washington Department of Licensing allowed criminals to change personal ...

Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead

Callers to Washington state's driver's license agency who select automated service in Spanish are instead hearing an AI voice ...
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Washington DOL keeping some rural offices open

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Department of Licensing has suspended plans to close driver licensing offices in Walla Walla, Poulsbo, Forks, Friday Harbor and Goldendale. The agency says residents would have to ...