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University of Dallas 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 University of Dallas 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 University of Dallas
The University of Dallas is a private Catholic university located in Irving, Texas, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Established in 1956, the university is known for its focus on classical liberal arts education and its commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition.
The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs through several academic units, including the Constantin College of Liberal Arts, Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts and the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business.
What Happened?
On May 7, 2026, the University of Dallas discovered suspicious activity in its computer environment. After working with third-party cybersecurity specialists, the university determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain systems between Aug. 11, 2025, and Aug. 20, 2025. During this period, files containing sensitive personal information may have been accessed without permission.
The university completed a comprehensive review to identify the individuals and information involved. Written notice was sent to affected individuals beginning May 29, 2026.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- State-issued ID numbers
- Passport numbers
- Credit or debit card numbers
- Financial account numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
The breach affected at least 7,313 individuals in Texas, with additional residents impacted in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the University of Dallas data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals who have suffered financial loss, identity theft or other harm as a result of this incident. Even if you have not experienced fraud yet, you may still qualify to participate in a class action lawsuit.
To find out if you are eligible, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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