The CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach: your legal rights
CHP 11-99 Foundation told the California Attorney General that people’s personal information was exposed. If you got a notice, these are the rights you have.
Get a free case reviewYour rights after this breach
To be told about the breach
California law requires a company that loses residents' personal information to notify them. CHP 11-99 Foundation reported this breach to the California Attorney General.
California data breach notification law
To sue under California privacy law
If certain personal information was exposed because a company failed to keep reasonable security, California residents may bring a claim for damages set by statute, even without proof of a financial loss.
California Consumer Privacy Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.150
To ask whether you can recover money
If CHP 11-99 Foundation did not take reasonable care of your information, you may have a claim for negligence or under California law. An attorney can review it with you for free.
California common law and consumer protection statutes
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What CHP 11-99 Foundation reported
- Reported to
- California Attorney General
- Date filed
- April 1, 2026
- People notified
- Not stated
- Cause in filing
- Not stated
The CHP 11-99 Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides emergency benefits and scholarship assistance to California Highway Patrol employees and their families. As a charitable entity managing donor contributions and scholarship applications, the organization typically collects and stores sensitive personal information, including financial details, contact data, and government-issued identification numbers. This security incident was officially reported to the California Attorney General in 2026. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was maintained within the foundation's systems at the time of the unauthorized access. We are currently analyzing the scope of this event to understand how your data may have been compromised and what steps are necessary to protect your identity.
CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach questions
- Is the CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from CHP 11-99 Foundation in the mail matches the breach CHP 11-99 Foundation reported to the California Attorney General on April 1, 2026. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact CHP 11-99 Foundation through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did CHP 11-99 Foundation offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring CHP 11-99 Foundation is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
- Is there a CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against CHP 11-99 Foundation. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Do I need a CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue CHP 11-99 Foundation over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in California and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no CHP 11-99 Foundation settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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