EMS LINQ data breach
If you received a written notification that your personal info was exposed in the EMS LINQ data breach, you need to file a claim by June 29, 2026 to get any money. You can claim up to $500 for ordinary losses, up to $2,500 for more serious losses, or take a flat $50 if you don't want to document anything.
Up to $500 ordinary losses, up to $2,500 extraordinary losses, or $50 alternative cash payment
There are three options: (1) up to $500 for documented ordinary losses like out-of-pocket expenses tied to the breach, (2) up to $2,500 for documented extraordinary losses such as more significant financial harm, or (3) a flat $50 alternative cash payment if you'd rather skip the documentation. You can also claim one year of three-bureau credit monitoring at no cost.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
You'll go to: linqdataincident.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if you were sent a written notice telling you that your personal information was potentially accessed during the EMS LINQ data security incident, which occurred between September 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024. That includes employees and students of school districts that used LINQ's software.
Official eligibility wording
You are a Settlement Class Member if you were sent written notification that your Personal Information was potentially accessed, viewed, and/or obtained as a result of the EMS LINQ Data Security Incident that occurred between September 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- June 29, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Submit a claim form online at linqdataincident.com or by mail. For ordinary or extraordinary loss reimbursements, you'll need documentation supporting the amount you're claiming. For the $50 alternative payment, no loss documentation is required. Claims must be filed by June 29, 2026.
How to file this claim
- Check whether you got written notice that your personal information was potentially accessed during the incident between September 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024. That notice is what makes you a class member.
- Pick your benefit track: (a) up to $500 for documented ordinary losses, (b) up to $2,500 for documented extraordinary losses, or (c) a flat $50 alternative cash payment with no documentation required.
- If you're going with option (a) or (b), pull together your supporting docs — receipts, bank statements, bills, whatever shows the loss.
- Submit the claim form online at https://linqdataincident.com/form/claim/ before June 29, 2026. Prefer paper? Download the form and mail it in, or call/email the administrator to get a copy sent to you.
- Sign up for the one year of three-bureau credit monitoring that's available to all class members — it's a separate step from the cash claim.
What the form asks
- Type of benefit elected — Choose one: Documented Ordinary Losses (up to $500), Documented Extraordinary Losses (up to $2,500), or Alternative Cash Payment ($50). (This is your call based on what out-of-pocket costs you actually incurred and can back up with paperwork.)
Documents you'll need
- Written notification of the data incident (required)
- Documentation of out-of-pocket losses (receipts, bank/credit card statements, bills)
Watch out for
- June 29, 2026 is the hard cutoff to file. Miss it and you get nothing.
- The opt-out and objection deadlines already passed on May 29, 2026.
- You have to pick one track — ordinary losses, extraordinary losses, or the $50 flat payment. You can't stack them.
- Payment isn't guaranteed until the court gives final approval. The Final Fairness Hearing was scheduled for June 23, 2026.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with the official administrator via the official claim form before June 29, 2026.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before June 29, 2026.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Claim deadline
June 29, 2026
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Eligibility summary
You are a Settlement Class Member if you were sent written notification that your Personal Information was potentially accessed, viewed, and/or obtained as a result of the EMS LINQ Data Security Incident that occurred between September 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024.
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Up to $500 ordinary losses, up to $2,500 extraordinary losses, or $50 alternative cash payment
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
linqdataincident.com
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the EMS LINQ data breach settlement legitimate?
Yes — the EMS LINQ data breach settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (linqdataincident.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 16, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
You are a Settlement Class Member if you were sent written notification that your Personal Information was potentially accessed, viewed, and/or obtained as a result of the EMS LINQ Data Security Incident that occurred between September 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is June 29, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will EMS LINQ data breach pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official EMS LINQ data breach claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
How do I know if I'm included?
You're in if you received written notification from EMS LINQ saying your personal information may have been accessed during the breach between September 12, 2023, and May 13, 2024. If you got that letter or email, you're covered.
What if I don't have receipts or proof of losses?
Take the $50 alternative cash payment — it doesn't require any documentation. It's also a good option if your losses were hard to track or minor.
What happens if I do nothing?
You stay in the settlement, give up your right to sue EMS LINQ over this breach, and get no money. The only way to get any benefit is to file a claim before June 29, 2026.
What personal information was exposed?
According to the settlement website, the breach may have exposed names, addresses, dates of birth, bank account information, and Social Security numbers.
What's the free credit monitoring and how do I get it?
All class members can claim one year of three-bureau credit monitoring through the settlement. You request it as part of the claim form at linqdataincident.com.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website.
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.