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Baker University Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Baker University 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 Baker University
Baker University is a private liberal arts university located in Baldwin City, Kansas. Founded in 1858, it holds the distinction of being the first four-year university in the state. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and has a long history of educating both traditional and non-traditional students.
The university operates four schools: the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education on its main campus, plus the School of Nursing and the School of Professional & Graduate Studies at various locations in Kansas. Baker University serves nearly 4,000 students across seven campuses, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
What happened?
In December 2024, Baker University discovered suspicious activity on its network, which resulted in a temporary network outage. The university launched an investigation and determined that there was unauthorized access to certain files and folders between Dec. 2, 2024, and Dec. 19, 2024.
This incident led to the exposure of sensitive information belonging to individuals affiliated with the university. the incident has impacted a total of 53,624 individuals, including 1,064 residents in Texas, 66 in Massachusetts, nine in New Hampshire and five in Maine.
Possible Information Exposed
- Name
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account information
- Health insurance information
- Medical information
- Passport information
- Social Security number
- Student identification number
- Tax identification number
The breach was reported to the attorneys general offices in California, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, Texas, and Vermont beginning on Dec. 19, 2025. The university also posted a public notice on its website and notified impacted individuals by mail.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Baker University data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals who have been affected by this incident understand their rights and seek potential remedies.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit related to this data breach, complete the below form. Taking action now can help protect your rights and hold organizations accountable for safeguarding personal information.
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