✅ Official notice on file. Choice Hotels International, Inc. filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Feb 19, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number.
Key facts
| Discovered | Jan 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Network intrusion |
| Data exposed | Social Security number |
| Reported to California AG | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-866-675-2006 |
Free credit monitoring
Choice Hotels International, Inc. is offering 12 months of Epiq at no cost to people who received the letter.
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.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Choice Hotels International, Inc. helpline at 1-866-675-2006 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Jan 26, 2026 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. discovers the incident
- Feb 19, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
Previous breaches at Choice Hotels International, Inc.
- Nov 29, 2019 — Payment card, Email address, Home address (notice)
- Apr 26, 2012
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Choice Hotels International, Inc. to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Choice Hotels International, Inc.. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.