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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Case File: The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands incident. The state report is dated April 11, 2025.

Timeline

April 11, 2025Report filed in DelawareDate the notice was lodged with the Delaware Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Delaware
Date reported: April 11, 2025
Receiving office: Delaware Attorney General

Case notes

The Hertz Corporation, including its Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands, formally reported a data breach to the Delaware Attorney General on April 11, 2025. The company is actively investigating the specifics of this incident, which involves the potential exposure of personal information.

While the exact nature of the information involved has not been publicly detailed in the filing, The Hertz Corporation is known to collect sensitive personal data for vehicle reservations and rental agreements. Individuals who have received a formal data breach notification letter from Hertz should understand that their personal information may have been compromised.

Recipients of a notification letter should carefully review its contents. This letter from Hertz serves as official confirmation that your data was potentially affected and may contain further specific guidance or offers for identity protection services, where applicable.

To help protect yourself, it is advisable to remain vigilant against suspicious communications and to monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any unauthorized activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files as an additional precaution. Remember that official entities will rarely ask for personal information via unsolicited emails or texts.

Questions about this case file

Where does The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report The Hertz Corporation, including the Hertz Dollar and Thrifty Brands lodged with the Delaware 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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