Claim
Hackers reached Telmate's network on August 11–13, 2020 and exposed personal information of users of its inmate communication services and their contacts. Anyone in the US whose information was affected qualifies.
Key facts
- Payout
- Up to $5,000 per person
- Deadline
- Dec 21, 2026
- Proof
- Proof helps
- Who
- Nationwide (US)
- Fund
- $4,225,000
- Case
- Cooper v. Telmate, LLC d/b/a ViaPath Technologies
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- Administrator
- Kroll Settlement Administration
- Final hearing
- Feb 12, 2027
- Official site
- www.telmatedatabreachsettlement.com ↗
- Verified
- Sep 30, 2026
Up to $5,000 in documented losses, plus an equal pro rata cash share of what remains
Who qualifies
- In the United States
- Your personal information was affected in the August 2020 Telmate security incident
- Applies to inmates and to people who contacted someone in custody
How to file a claim
- Open the official settlement website: www.telmatedatabreachsettlement.com.
- Add receipts or records if you have them to raise your payment.
- Choose how you want to be paid and submit before Dec 21, 2026.
- Save the confirmation number. You'll need it to check your claim later.
Open the official claim form ↗
Is the Telmate / ViaPath Data Breach settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised class action settlement in Cooper v. Telmate, LLC d/b/a ViaPath Technologies, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia. Claims go through Kroll Settlement Administration on www.telmatedatabreachsettlement.com. Filing is free. A real settlement never asks for a fee, your bank password or your full Social Security number by text or email.
When will payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Feb 12, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after the court gives final approval, once any appeals end. The administrator pays you directly, often by check, PayPal, Venmo or digital card.
FAQ
Is the Telmate / ViaPath Data Breach settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised settlement (Cooper v. Telmate, LLC d/b/a ViaPath Technologies, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia). Claims are handled by Kroll Settlement Administration on the official website. Filing is free; never pay anyone to file.
What is the deadline for the Telmate / ViaPath Data Breach settlement?
Claims must be submitted by Dec 21, 2026.
How much is the Telmate / ViaPath Data Breach payout?
Up to $5,000 in documented losses, plus an equal pro rata cash share of what remains
Do I need proof to file the Telmate / ViaPath Data Breach claim?
Not for the basic payment. Documents can raise your payout.
When will Telmate / ViaPath Data Breach payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Feb 12, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after final approval, once any appeals are resolved.
Claim is an independent app and isn't affiliated with this case, the court, the administrator or Telmate (ViaPath Technologies). Details come from the official settlement website and court records. Always check the official site before you file.
