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Understanding your CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. data breach notification letter

If a CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.

Why you received this letter

Choice Hotels International, Inc. has filed notice of a data security incident with the State of Illinois, with the filing date recorded as January 26, 2026. The company has indicated that the incident is currently under investigation. This report provides an overview of the facts as presented in the public record.

What to know about the CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. data breach

Where can I see the official CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. breach notice?
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC.'s report is published by the IL Attorney General: https://databreachnoticetoattorneygeneral.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/databreach-search#IL-26-02-978 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
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.
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 IL Attorney General on January 26, 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. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
Can I sue CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in IL 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.
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.
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.
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.

What to do after the letter

  1. Confirm the notice is genuine

    A legitimate CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. notice references the specific incident reported to the IL Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.

  2. Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection

    The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.

  3. Protect your accounts and credit

    Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.

  4. Check the record against the public filing

    You can verify the CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. incident against the filing reported to the IL Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.

This page summarizes a data breach reported to the IL Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachInformation.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.

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