7-Eleven has disclosed a data breach that affected the personal information of over 185,000 customers, according to state government records.

The breach compromised sensitive customer data including full names, dates of birth, postal addresses, and Social Security numbers. The convenience store chain reported the incident to state authorities as required under data breach notification laws.

Details about when the breach occurred, how it was discovered, or what security measures failed have not been publicly disclosed. The company has not yet released information about whether the breach was the result of a cyberattack, system vulnerability, or other security incident.

7-Eleven operates thousands of locations across the United States and serves millions of customers daily. The scale of the breach represents a significant exposure of personal data that could potentially be used for identity theft or other fraudulent activities.

The company is expected to notify affected customers directly about the breach and may be required to provide credit monitoring services or other protective measures. State and federal regulators may also investigate the incident to determine compliance with data protection requirements.