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Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium 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 Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium
Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium is a collaborative organization founded in 2013 by Champlain College, Middlebury College and Saint Michael’s College in Vermont. The consortium was established to help these private colleges reduce administrative costs and improve shared services by working together on non-competitive matters.
GMHEC manages operations such as payroll, procurement, human resources, benefits administration and accounts payable for its member institutions. The educational organization is based in Shelburne, Vermont, and also occasionally extends select services to other educational institutions.
What happened?
On Nov. 19, 2024, Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium discovered suspicious activity in its email environment. An investigation determined that two employee email accounts may have been accessed by a threat actor between Oct. 30, 2024, and Nov. 20, 2024.
GMHEC began notifying affected individuals by mail on Oct. 29, 2025. The data breach was also disclosed to the Maine and New Hampshire Attorney Generals offices on Oct. 28, 2025.
Information exposed
- Social Security number
- First and last name
According to reports, the cybersecurity incident affected at least 3,184 individuals.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this data breach, it means your personal information may have been compromised. There are important steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the 12 free months of TransUnion Cyberscout single-bureau credit monitoring services, offered by GMHEC.
- 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 Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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