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BYU-Pathway Worldwide 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 BYU-Pathway Worldwide 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 BYU-Pathway Worldwide
BYU-Pathway Worldwide is an online higher education organization that was established in 2017. The organization was created by the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The company serves more than 70,000 students annually in over 180 countries. BYU-Pathway Worldwide delivers all its courses online. It partners with BYU-Idaho and Ensign College to offer accredited certificates and degrees.
What happened?
In June 2025, BYU-Pathway Worldwide discovered unauthorized access to its network involving a vendor’s account. A data breach occurred impacting personal information of 25,136 individuals.
BYU-Pathway Worldwide began notifying current and former students on July 14, 2025. The data breach was also disclosed to various state Attorney General's offices beginning on July 18, 2025, reporting 1,503 residents of Texas, 62 in Massachusetts and 26 Maine residents affected.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Social Security number
- Account ID (not password)
- Address and phone number
- Gender
- Marital status
- Religious affiliation (if provided)
- Age
- Records of educational courses
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from BYU-Pathway Worldwide about this data breach, it is important to know your rights and the steps you can take to protect yourself. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Call the toll-free number provided in your notice to sign up for the free credit monitoring services offered by BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
- 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 exposed in the BYU-Pathway Worldwide data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of those affected. To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the form below to join a lawsuit.
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