The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands
- Reported to
- Delaware Attorney General
- Filed
- April 11, 2025
- 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 Hertz Corporation, including its Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands, is a global vehicle rental company that facilitates consumer and business travel. In the course of managing vehicle reservations and rental agreements, the company collects and stores sensitive personal information, including government-issued identification, payment details, and contact information. This data breach was officially reported to the Delaware Attorney General in 2025, and individuals whose information may have been involved were sent a formal data breach notification letter. If you have received such a letter, it indicates that your personal data was potentially compromised while in the company's possession. This notice serves to inform you of the incident and provides guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.
See every breach reported in Delaware or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands 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 The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands offer free credit monitoring?
- Look for an enrollment code in your The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
- Can I sue The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Delaware 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 The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands 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 The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands 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 The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands. 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 The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands in the mail matches the breach The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands reported to the Delaware Attorney General on April 11, 2025. 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 The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands 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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