Medtronic Data Breach (2026): What Was Exposed & Free Credit Monitoring

✅ Official notice on file. Medtronic Inc. filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Jun 29, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.

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Medtronic Inc. reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number, date of birth.

Key facts

Discovered Apr 15, 2026
Incident type Network intrusion
Data exposed Social Security number, Date of birth
Reported to California AG Jun 29, 2026
Company helpline 1-888-289-6806

Free credit monitoring

Medtronic Inc. is offering 24 months of Epiq at no cost to people who received the letter.

What to do now

  1. Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
  2. Your date of birth is often used to verify identity: add a fraud alert to your credit file so lenders must confirm it is really you.
  3. Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
  4. Call the Medtronic Inc. helpline at 1-888-289-6806 if you have questions about your letter.

Timeline

  • Apr 15, 2026 — Medtronic Inc. discovers the incident
  • Jun 29, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General

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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Medtronic Inc. to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Medtronic Inc.. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.