UFP Technologies Inc. Data Breach Notice (California Attorney General)

The February 11, 2026 breach at UFP Technologies Inc. means that personal information belonging to an unknown number of California residents has been exposed. The company filed its notification with the California Attorney General on November 05, 2026 — 267 days later.

Personal Information That Cannot Be Replaced

The filing lists personal information as exposed in the incident. No passwords, no financial account numbers, and no other credentials appear in the disclosed categories. This is genuinely good news: there is no evidence that any account login details were compromised, so you do not need to change any passwords because of this breach.

However, the exposed personal information retains long-term value. Names combined with Social Security numbers or other identifying details can still be used for identity theft, fraudulent loan applications, or tax fraud even years from now. Unlike a credit card, these records cannot be cancelled or reissued.

What the 267-Day Gap Means for You

The incident occurred on February 11, 2026 and the notification reached the state on November 05, 2026. That eight-and-a-half-month interval is the most notable fact in the filing. Notification timelines vary by state law and by when an internal investigation concludes; the record does not explain the length of this one.

How to Tell Whether You Are Affected

UFP Technologies Inc. is required to notify affected customers directly, usually by mail. If you have not received a letter, your information was most likely not included. Anyone who has moved since February 11, 2026 should contact the company directly to confirm their status, as letters sent to an old address may never have reached them.

The Records Are Permanent

Once personal information leaves an organisation’s control it cannot be retrieved. The people whose records were included now face an elevated risk of identity-related fraud that will last for years. Monitoring and quick detection remain the most practical defences available.

Concrete Actions That Address This Exposure

• Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. This is the single most effective step you can take right now.
• Review your annual credit reports from all three bureaus and look for accounts or inquiries you do not recognise.
• File your taxes early each year and respond immediately to any IRS notice about returns filed in your name.
• Monitor mail and email for unexpected loan offers, new credit cards, or government correspondence that could signal identity theft.
• Contact UFP Technologies Inc. directly if you moved after February 11, 2026 and have not received any notification.