Where does the NCH Corporation case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report NCH Corporation 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: NCH Corporation Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the NCH Corporation incident. The state report is dated November 3, 2026. The incident itself is dated January 21, 2026.

Timeline

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

January 21, 2026Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
November 3, 2026Report filed in TexasDate the notice was lodged with the Texas Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Texas
Date reported: November 3, 2026
Incident date: January 21, 2026
Receiving office: Texas Attorney General

Case notes

NCH Corporation, an entity based in Texas, has made a public filing regarding a data security incident. This official disclosure informs state authorities and the public about a potential compromise of information maintained by the company. The notification was submitted as part of regulatory requirements concerning data security breaches.

While the specific nature of the cyber event remains unspecified in the public record, it led to concerns that personal information could have been accessed by unauthorized parties. The filing does not detail the categories of data involved, so it is referred to generally as "the information involved" or "your data."

The breach itself occurred on or around January 21, 2026. NCH Corporation subsequently filed its official report with relevant Texas authorities on November 3, 2026. The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing and is described as being in a "monitoring" status. The exact number of individuals whose personal information may have been affected has not been specified in the available records.

Individuals who believe they may be impacted by this incident should review any communications received directly from NCH Corporation. It is also a recommended general security practice to remain vigilant for unusual activity across personal online accounts and financial statements. Be cautious of unsolicited emails, calls, or texts, especially those requesting personal details. These steps are general precautions and not specific to any data type.

Questions about this case file

Where does the NCH Corporation case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report NCH Corporation 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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