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Monroe 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 Monroe University data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information and protected health information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Monroe University
Monroe University, formerly known as Monroe College, is a private institution founded in 1933. Monroe University operates campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, New York, as well as in St. Lucia.
The university serves about 6,400 undergraduates. Monroe University’s academic offerings include undergraduate and master's degrees, with training through industry partnerships and internships.
What Happened?
Monroe University discovered a data breach affecting its systems. An unauthorized third party gained access to certain Monroe University computer systems between Dec. 9, 2024, and Dec. 23, 2024. The breach was discovered on Sept. 30, 2025, after a thorough review of the compromised files.
The university began notifying affected individuals on Jan. 2, 2026, via written notice. They also posted a notice of data incident to their website in Jan. 2026.
According to a disclosure to the Maine Attorney General, this breach has impacted approximately 320,973 people in the United States, including 85 residents in Maine. The exposed information varies by person and may include highly sensitive data.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Passport numbers
- Government identification numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Electronic account or email usernames and passwords
- Financial account information
- Student data
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Monroe University, it is important to take the situation seriously. Even if there is no current evidence of misuse, the exposure of such sensitive information can put individuals at risk for identity theft and other forms of fraud.
Monroe University is offering one year of complimentary Triple Bureau Credit Monitoring services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company. This service provides alerts for changes to credit files at Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, as well as proactive fraud assistance. Enrollment instructions are included in the written notification sent to affected individuals.
In addition to enrolling in credit monitoring, affected individuals should:
- Review account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity
- Place a fraud alert or credit freeze on credit files if concerned about potential misuse
- Report any suspected identity theft to law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission
- Stay vigilant for phishing attempts or suspicious emails
- Obtain free credit reports from the three major credit bureaus
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Monroe University data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals understand their rights and pursue claims related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the below form.
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