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CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach

Incident readout

Company
CHP 11-99 Foundation
Reported to
California Attorney General
Filed
April 1, 2026
People affected
Not stated in the filing
Incident type in filing
Not stated
Our review
Investigation Open

Was this a ransomware attack?

The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.

What we know

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.

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After the CHP 11-99 Foundation incident: what to do and your options

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.
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.
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.
Do I need a CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach lawyer or attorney?
Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
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.
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.
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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