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CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach investigation

The CHP 11-99 Foundation, which supports California Highway Patrol families, officially reported a data security incident to the California Attorney General in April 2026, stemming from an event in September 2025. If you received a notification letter, it means your personal information was potentially exposed. This incident raises questions about the foundation's security practices and the timeline of their response.

Filed
April 1, 2026
Regulator
California AG
People affected
Not stated
File status
Investigation Open

What the filing confirms

  • CHP 11-99 Foundation reported the incident to the California 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

The CHP 11-99 Foundation has publicly acknowledged a data security breach, filing a notice with the California Attorney General's office on April 1, 2026. This filing confirms that an unauthorized party gained access to their systems, an event that occurred on September 16, 2025. The foundation is a non-profit organization supporting California Highway Patrol employees and their families with emergency benefits and scholarships.

While the specific nature of the unauthorized access and the types of personal information involved have not been detailed in the public record, the fact that you received a notification letter indicates your data was within the foundation's systems at the time of the breach. Organizations like the CHP 11-99 Foundation typically handle sensitive details such as contact information, financial data, and identification numbers, making any compromise a serious concern for affected individuals.

When personal information is exposed in a data breach, individuals face increased risks of identity theft, financial fraud, and other forms of misuse. It is crucial for anyone who received a notification to take proactive steps to protect themselves. This includes reviewing all financial statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and being wary of unsolicited communications that might attempt to exploit the exposed data.

The timeline of this event—with the breach occurring in September 2025 and reported in April 2026—raises questions about the duration of the unauthorized access and the timeliness of the notification process. Our investigation focuses on understanding the specific vulnerabilities that allowed this breach to happen and whether adequate security measures were in place to protect the personal information entrusted to the foundation.

Recipients of a data breach notice from the CHP 11-99 Foundation may be wondering what legal recourse is available to them. Understanding the full impact of this breach, including how your data may have been compromised and whether the foundation met its obligations to safeguard your information, is an important first step. If you are concerned about your rights or potential compensation related to this incident, a consultation with an attorney can provide clarity on your specific situation.

What our attorneys examine

A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether CHP 11-99 Foundation 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 California.

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.

Other open files in California

Attorney advertising. An incident file reflects a public regulator filing and our review of it; it does not mean a lawsuit has been filed or that the company did anything unlawful. Submitting a review request does not create an attorney-client relationship.