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Clackamas Community College 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 Clackamas Community College 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 Clackamas Community College
Clackamas Community College is a public, two-year institution located in Oregon City, Oregon. The college operates three main campuses: the Oregon City campus, Harmony Community Campus in Clackamas, and a Wilsonville campus.
Each year, Clackamas Community College enrolls around 20,000 students, offering over 100 career technical certificates and associate degrees.
What Happened?
On Sept. 10, 2025, Clackamas Community College discovered suspicious activity tied to one of its user accounts. After resetting the account, additional suspicious activity was detected on Oct. 24, 2025.
The college took immediate steps to contain the threat and engaged a forensic security firm to investigate. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized third party accessed certain systems and acquired files on Oct. 24, 2025. By Dec. 18, 2025, it was determined that personal information had been compromised.
The breach affected 33,381 people in the United States, with smaller numbers reported in specific states, including one in Maine and nine in Massachusetts. Written notifications were sent to affected individuals beginning Jan. 8, 2026.
The types of information exposed include:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Student record information
- Government identification number
- Tax identification number
- Medical information
- Passport number
- Financial account information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Clackamas Community College regarding this data breach, it is important to understand your options. The college is offering a complimentary one-year membership of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through IDX. This service is designed to help detect misuse of personal information and assist with identity protection.
Affected individuals are encouraged to:
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring and identity theft protection service provided by IDX
- Review account statements and monitor credit reports closely for any suspicious activity
- Place a fraud alert or credit freeze on credit files by contacting the major credit bureaus
- Report any signs of identity theft or fraud to law enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission, and state attorney general offices
Even if there is no evidence yet of misuse, staying vigilant is crucial. The notice from Clackamas Community College includes detailed instructions on how to enroll in monitoring services and how to take additional protective steps.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Clackamas Community College data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident seek justice and potential financial recovery. To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the below form.
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