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Baker University 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 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.
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 disclosed to the California and Massachusetts Attorney General’s offices on Dec. 19, 2025. In Massachusetts alone, 66 individuals were reported as affected. However, this is an ongoing investigation and the number of impacted individuals is subject to change.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Baker University about this data breach, it is important to know what steps you can take to protect yourself. The university is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through IDX for up to 24 months. Enrollment instructions and deadlines are included in the notification letters sent to affected individuals.
Here are some actions you can consider:
- Enroll in the offered credit monitoring services by following the instructions in your notification letter or by visiting https://app.idx.us/account-creation/protect
- Monitor your bank, credit card, and insurance statements for any suspicious activity
- Request your free annual credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion at https://www.annualcreditreport.com
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit files to prevent unauthorized credit activity
- Report any suspected identity theft to law enforcement and your state Attorney General
Even if you have not noticed any misuse of your information, staying vigilant is key. The university has stated they are unaware of any actual or attempted identity theft or fraud related to this incident, but the risk remains due to the nature of the data exposed.
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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