Telmate / ViaPath data breach settlement
Checked Nov 6, 2026
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: anyone in the US whose personal information was affected by the August 2020 Telmate security incident. File by Dec 21, 2026 (45 days left). The most one person can receive is $5,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: equal share of what remains in the fund after loss claims and costs (no estimate published).
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Dec 21, 2026 (45 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $5,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Total fund | $4.2 million |
| Final approval hearing | Feb 12, 2027 |
| Case | Cooper v. Telmate LLC d/b/a Viapath Technologies, No. 1:24-cv-01622, E.D. Va. |
| Data exposed | Names, Addresses, Phone numbers, Dates of birth, Driver's license numbers and Other details |
What happened
Between August 11 and 13, 2020, outsiders accessed Telmate's network and exposed data of people who used its inmate communication services, both incarcerated users and their contacts. The FTC said data on roughly 650,000 users was left unprotected.
Who can claim from the Telmate (ViaPath Technologies) settlement?
Anyone in the US whose personal information was affected by the August 2020 Telmate security incident.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: Equal share of what remains in the fund after loss claims and costs (no estimate published). Documented losses: up to $5,000.
Do I need proof?
Cash option without receipts. Keep receipts if you want to claim documented losses too.
When will I get paid?
Payments start after the court grants final approval (hearing Feb 12, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: www.telmatedatabreachsettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Telmate Data Breach Settlement (official site, archived Oct 7, 2026; live site showed a maintenance page) · Kroll Settlement Administration (official)
- Telmate / ViaPath Data Breach Settlement · openclassactions.com (aggregator)
- FTC complaint and order on Global Tel*Link data breach · The Record (news)
Teollimi is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the court, the claims administrator or Telmate (ViaPath Technologies). Terms on the official settlement site prevail.