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A data breach at California's Department of Justice has exposed every state resident holding a permit to carry a concealed weapon, authorities learned this week. The breach exposed permit holders' names, addresses and license types, but no social security numbers or financial information were compromised, officials said in a press release. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office said it learned of the violation Tuesday from the California State Sheriff's Association after the state DOJ launched its "2022 Firearms Dashboard Portal." "This unauthorized release of personal information is unacceptable and falls far short of my expectations for this department," California Attorney General...