Lane Community College Data Breach Affects 14,275 Americans

Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, recently experienced a significant data breach, affecting the personal information of 14,275 individuals across the United States.

The breach was discovered on February 24, 2025, and involved unauthorized access to sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, financial account information, driver’s license numbers, W-2 information, medical billing information, and tax filings.

The breach was disclosed to the Massachusetts Attorney General's office on March 6, 2025, and to the Maine Attorney General's office on March 9, 2025. Specifically, 9 individuals in Massachusetts and 2 in Maine were affected. The college notified affected consumers on February 28, 2025, through written communication.

Lane Community College's Response

In response to the breach, Lane Community College has taken several steps to mitigate the impact and prevent future incidents. They have initiated a thorough investigation to understand how the breach occurred and are working with cybersecurity experts to enhance their security measures. The college has also notified all affected individuals and provided guidance on how to protect themselves from potential identity theft.

For more detailed information about the breach, you can visit the Maine Attorney General's website and the Massachusetts Attorney General's website.