St. Joseph’s College Data Breach Affects 126,580 People

November 3, 2025 Update: St. Joseph’s College of Maine has reached a settlement in the data breach class action lawsuit.

On February 20, 2025, St. Joseph’s College of Maine discovered a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of approximately 126,580 individuals in the United States, including 23,203 Maine residents, 4,810 New Hampshire residents and 2,260 Texas residents.

The breach occurred earlier, on December 15, 2023, and involved unauthorized access to the college's computer systems, resulting in the exposure of personal data belonging to students, alumni, and potentially other individuals connected to the institution.

St. Joseph’s College of Maine reported the breach to the attorneys general offices of California, Maine, New Hampshire, Texas, and Vermont.

St. Joseph’s College of Maine's response

Following the discovery of the breach, St. Joseph’s College of Maine began an investigation into the incident. The college notified affected individuals directly through written communications on March 21, 2025, providing details about the breach and steps individuals can take to protect themselves.

Individuals affected by this breach should:

• Be cautious of unsolicited communications requesting personal information or financial details.
• Verify the authenticity of messages by contacting the sender directly through official channels.
• Monitor their accounts and personal information closely for any unusual activity.