Avis Rent A Car Data Breach Investigation

**Updated on: September 11, 2024**

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (“Avis”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Avis Rent A Car, which may have affected as many as 299,006 customers, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of California states that the Avis Rent A Car data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on August 5, 2024 after the company learned that an unauthorized party accessed the company’s computer network. Avis launched an investigation that confirmed that between August 3, 2024 and August 6, 2024 the unauthorized party accessed portions of its network. Avis Rent A Car reviewed the files to determine which consumers were impacted and what information was compromised. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include:

• name,
• address,
• driver’s license number,
• financial account information,
• and date of birth

Data breach letters were sent out by Avis Rent A Car on September 4, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Avis Rent A Car data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Avis Rent A Car Overview

Located in Parsippany, New Jersey, Avis Rent A Car System, LLC is a car and truck rental company that operates over 5,500 locations in 165 countries and is a part of the larger Avis Budget Group. The group includes Budget Rent a Car, Budget Truck Rental and Zipcar.

Avis Rent A Car Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Avis Rent A Car data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft. 

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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