Where does the Premier Auto Credit case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Premier Auto Credit lodged with the California 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: Premier Auto Credit Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Premier Auto Credit incident. The state report is dated December 23, 2025. The incident itself is dated January 11, 2025.

Timeline

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

January 11, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
December 23, 2025Report filed in CaliforniaDate the notice was lodged with the California Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: California
Date reported: December 23, 2025
Incident date: January 11, 2025
Receiving office: California Attorney General

Case notes

Premier Auto Credit has submitted an official data breach notification to regulators in California. The filing, dated December 23, 2025, indicates an incident occurred where personal information was exposed.

While the specific categories of data involved have not been detailed in the public record, the report confirms that sensitive personal information was part of the breach. The company has stated that the incident is currently under investigation.

The breach itself reportedly took place on January 11, 2025. The time difference between the breach date and the filing date means the company conducted an internal review before notifying authorities.

Individuals who believe they may be affected by this incident should carefully review any communication received from Premier Auto Credit. It is also advisable to monitor financial statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files.

For more specific information regarding your situation, affected individuals should contact Premier Auto Credit directly.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Premier Auto Credit case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Premier Auto Credit lodged with the California 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.

California data breaches

Filing source: California Attorney General

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