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Baruch College Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Baruch College data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Baruch College
Baruch College is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and is located in New York City. With an enrollment of over 17,000 current students, Baruch is recognized for its diverse student body, representing more than 160 countries and speaking over 100 languages.
The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees through its three main schools: the School of Public Affairs, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Zicklin School of Business.
What Happened?
On December 14, 2024, Baruch College experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorized access to documents within its systems. The college launched an investigation and notified law enforcement. Despite these efforts, Baruch has not yet definitively determined which specific sensitive personal information was accessed by the unauthorized party.
Out of caution, Baruch notified all current and former students, faculty, and staff whose information was processed by the college.
Information Exposed:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number or government-issued identification number
- Credit or debit card number
- Financial account number
- Medical or health information
- Information provided as part of disability services or counseling center services
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Baruch College or believe your information may have been involved, there are important steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring and identity protection services offered by Baruch College.
- Remain vigilant by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for suspicious or unusual activity.
- Place a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file to help prevent identity theft. You can do this by contacting the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
- If you detect any unauthorized activity, report it to your financial institution and consider filing a police report.
You have the right to obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies at www.annualcreditreport.com.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Baruch College data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue a claim for damages related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form.
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