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Strategic Education Inc. 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 Strategic Education Inc. 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 Strategic Education
Strategic Education Inc. is a publicly traded education services holding company based in Herndon, Virginia.
The company was founded in 2018 and operates several well-known for-profit and online universities, including Strayer University and Capella University, along with other education brands such as the Jack Welch Management Institute, Torrens University Australia, and Sophia Learning.
What Happened?
Strategic Education recently discovered a data breach that occurred between Feb. 23, 2026, and Feb. 25, 2026. The breach involved unauthorized access to the company’s computer network, during which copies of certain files were taken.
The company concluded its investigation on May 21, 2026, and determined that sensitive personal information was exposed.
The breach affected tens of thousands of individuals across multiple states, including 100,845 in Texas, 63,272 in South Carolina, 14,112 in Washington, 8,188 in Massachusetts, 2,673 in Maine, and 1,065 in Vermont.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Passport numbers
- Government-issued ID numbers
Notification letters were sent to affected individuals by U.S. Mail beginning May 29, 2026.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Strategic Education Inc. data breach, you may have legal rights and could be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their options and pursue claims for damages related to the breach.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join a lawsuit regarding the Strategic Education Inc. data breach.
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