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Choice Hotels International, Inc. data breach investigation
- Filed
- February 19, 2026
- Regulator
- Oregon AG
- People affected
- Not stated
- File status
- Investigation Open
What the filing confirms
- Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported the incident to the Oregon Attorney General.
Still unknown
- Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
- How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
- What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
- How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Investigation notes
Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a global hospitality company that operates a large network of franchised hotel properties. As a provider of lodging services, the company typically collects and stores sensitive guest information, including full names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and payment card details processed during the reservation and check-in process. In 2026, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Oregon Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed consumer information. If you received a data breach notification letter from Choice Hotels, it indicates that your personal data was likely involved in this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the event and provide guidance on the steps you can take to protect your personal information from potential misuse.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Choice Hotels International, Inc. used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Oregon.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. data breach questions
- Is the Choice Hotels International, Inc. data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Choice Hotels International, Inc. in the mail matches the breach Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported to the Oregon Attorney General on February 19, 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 Choice Hotels International, Inc. through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Choice Hotels International, Inc. offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring Choice Hotels International, Inc. 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 Choice Hotels International, Inc. 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 Choice Hotels International, Inc.. 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 Choice Hotels International, Inc. 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 Choice Hotels International, Inc. 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 Choice Hotels International, Inc. over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Oregon 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 Choice Hotels International, Inc. data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Choice Hotels International, Inc. 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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