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The Institute of Culinary Education 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 The Institute of Culinary Education 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 The Institute of Culinary Education
The Institute of Culinary Education is a private, for-profit culinary school that has been operating since 1975. With campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, the school offers a range of career training, diploma and associate degree programs. These programs focus on culinary arts, pastry and baking, plant-based culinary arts, restaurant and culinary management and hospitality management.
The Institute of Culinary Education is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. ICE also offers large recreational cooking and baking programs for the public and hosts workshops with renowned culinary professionals.
What happened?
The Institute of Culinary Education discovered suspicious activity in its IT network. An investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain systems and copied files on or around May 5, 2025. The compromised files contained sensitive information belonging to current and former students as well as other individuals.
Information Exposed
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- U.S. alien registration number
The Institute published a notice of data event on its website and has begun notifying impacted individuals by mail.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this data breach, it is important to understand your rights and what you can do next. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring services, if offered.
- 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 compromised in the Institute of Culinary Education data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience you have experienced. Lawyers are investigating this incident and are ready to help impacted individuals pursue claims.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and pursue compensation, complete the form below.
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