✅ Official notice on file. The Estée Lauder Companies filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Jul 17, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
The Estée Lauder Companies reported a data breach. The information involved includes Social Security number, passport number, financial account / bank info, email address, employment / payroll info.
Key facts
| Discovered | Jun 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Passport number, Financial account / bank info, Email address, Employment / payroll info |
| Letter sent | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Reported to California AG | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-888-743-0023 |
Free credit monitoring
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What to do now
- 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.
- Consider reporting the exposure to the U.S. State Department if you see suspicious activity; a new passport invalidates the old number.
- Call your bank, ask about extra monitoring or a new account number, and review statements for small unknown charges.
- Expect targeted phishing that mentions this incident: do not click links in unexpected emails about the breach.
- Check your pay stubs and W-2 for changes to direct deposit or withholding you did not make.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the The Estée Lauder Companies helpline at 1-888-743-0023 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Jun 19, 2026 — The Estée Lauder Companies discovers the incident
- Jul 17, 2026 — Notification letters sent
- Jul 17, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by The Estée Lauder Companies to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with The Estée Lauder Companies. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.