Where does the Cornwell Quality Tools case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Cornwell Quality Tools lodged with the Texas Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: Cornwell Quality Tools Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Cornwell Quality Tools incident. The state report is dated September 9, 2025. The incident itself is dated December 12, 2024.

Timeline

271 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

December 12, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
September 9, 2025Report filed in TexasDate the notice was lodged with the Texas Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Texas
Date reported: September 9, 2025
Incident date: December 12, 2024
Receiving office: Texas Attorney General

Case notes

Cornwell Quality Tools, based in Texas, has officially reported a data breach stemming from an incident that occurred on December 12, 2024. The company submitted its filing to regulatory authorities on September 9, 2025, confirming the compromise of personal information.

Details regarding the specific nature of this breach and the exact categories of personal information involved have not been publicly disclosed in the available records. Cornwell Quality Tools has indicated that an investigation into the incident is currently ongoing, working to ascertain the full extent and impact of the data exposure.

Public records from such filings serve to document security incidents and inform affected individuals about potential risks to their data. Without specific details about the type of information involved, the general advice provided to individuals focuses on broad protective measures for their personal information.

Those who may be affected by this incident are encouraged to review financial statements and credit reports regularly for any unusual activity. Activating fraud alerts or credit freezes can add an additional layer of protection against unauthorized use of your data.

Always be cautious of unsolicited communications, whether by email, phone, or postal mail, that request personal details. Confirm the legitimacy of any such requests directly with the company using official contact information, not links or numbers provided in suspicious messages.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Cornwell Quality Tools case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Cornwell Quality Tools lodged with the Texas Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: Texas Attorney General

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