Deadline: June 29, 2026
LINQ Data Breach Settlement 2026 -- File a Claim by June 29
By eosguide team · Last updated April 30, 2026
EMS LINQ data breach exposed SSNs and bank info of school employees and students. File a claim by June 29, 2026 for up to $2,500. Your kid's school software company lost your Social Security number -- the least they can do is cover the gas money.
Deadline: June 29, 2026
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Applies to
Nationwide
Main deadline
June 29, 2026
Benefit
Up to $2,500 in reimbursement, or a flat $50 no-docs payment, plus one year of three-bureau credit monitoring.
Official site
https://www.linqdataincident.com/
What happened
Class period: September 12, 2023 through May 13, 2024
- EMS LINQ, LLC provides software and data management services to K-12 school districts across the United States.
- Between September 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024, unauthorized parties gained access to LINQ's systems and files containing sensitive personal information.
- The exposed data included names, addresses, dates of birth, bank account information, and Social Security numbers belonging to employees and students of LINQ's school district customers.
- Affected individuals were sent written notification of the incident.
- A class action lawsuit -- Connor Law v. EMS LINQ, LLC, Case No. 1:24-cv-01533 (W.D. Tex.) -- was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. LINQ denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle.
What you can get
Alternative Cash Payment
$50
No documentation required; cannot be combined with loss reimbursements Ordinary Loss Reimbursement
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | June 29, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | May 29, 2026 | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | May 29, 2026 | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | June 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT via Zoom | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- Received written notification that your personal information was potentially accessed, viewed, or obtained as a result of the LINQ data security incident The incident occurred between September 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024
How to file
- Go to the official website at linqdataincident.com
- Click "Submit a Claim"
- Enter your Unique ID and PIN from the notice you received (if applicable)
- Select your benefit type: Alternative Cash Payment, Ordinary Loss, Extraordinary Loss, and/or Credit Monitoring
- Complete and submit the form online by June 29, 2026 -- or download a paper form and mail it postmarked no later than June 29, 2026
Proof required
- Unique ID and PIN from your breach notice (if you received one)
- For Ordinary Losses: receipts or records for unreimbursed bank fees, phone charges, postage, or gasoline costs incurred after September 12, 2023
- For Extraordinary Losses: substantial third-party documentation showing actual monetary losses directly caused by the breach; self-prepared documents alone will not suffice
- For the $50 Alternative Cash Payment: no documentation required
Payment timing
Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval of the settlement. The Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2026. Payment method has not been specified -- check the official site for updates.
Important links
Contact
Phone: (844) 341-1254
Email: info@LINQDataIncident.com
Mail: LINQ Data Security Incident Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799
Extra details
- The $50 Alternative Cash Payment cannot be combined with Ordinary or Extraordinary Loss claims, but can be combined with the credit monitoring option.
- LINQ has agreed to implement or maintain information security improvements as part of the settlement, at its own cost separate from settlement benefits.
- The Final Fairness Hearing will be held via Zoom -- check the official site for updated hearing details, as the date, time, or format may change.
- Watch for scams: use only the official site at linqdataincident.com to file or check your claim status.
FAQ
Who qualifies for this settlement?
You qualify if you received written notification that your personal information was potentially accessed, viewed, or obtained during the LINQ data security incident, which occurred between September 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024.
What information was exposed in the breach?
The breach potentially exposed names, addresses, dates of birth, bank account information, and Social Security numbers belonging to employees and students of LINQ's school district customers.
What benefits can I receive?
You can choose a flat $50 Alternative Cash Payment with no documentation required. Alternatively, you can submit documented claims for ordinary losses up to $500 or extraordinary losses up to $2,500. All class members can also sign up for one year of three-bureau credit monitoring.
Do I need to provide documentation?
It depends on what you claim. The $50 Alternative Cash Payment requires no documentation. Ordinary loss claims require receipts or records for covered expenses. Extraordinary loss claims require substantial third-party documentation -- self-prepared documents alone are not sufficient.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
The claim deadline is June 29, 2026. Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by that date.
How do I opt out or object to the settlement?
Requests to opt out or written objections must be postmarked no later than May 29, 2026. See the official FAQ at linqdataincident.com/faq/ for full instructions on both processes.
When will payments be sent?
Payments will go out after the court grants final approval of the settlement. The Final Fairness Hearing is currently scheduled for June 23, 2026.
Can I combine the $50 cash payment with credit monitoring?
Yes. The $50 Alternative Cash Payment can be combined with the one-year credit monitoring benefit. It cannot, however, be combined with Ordinary or Extraordinary Loss reimbursement claims.
Use the official website
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