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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. So far, at least 53,624 individuals have been impacted, including 1,064 residents in Texas, 66 in Massachusetts and 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 Attorney Generals' offices in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, Vermont and California beginning on Dec. 19, 2025. The university has also posted a public notice on its website and notified impacted individuals by mail.
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.
Potential Next Steps
- Identity theft protection services: Sign up for the free IDX identity theft protection services offered by Baker University.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
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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