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Valparaiso University 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 Valparaiso University 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 Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University is a private, independent Lutheran university located in Northwest Indiana. Founded in 1859, the university has a long history of providing higher education to both men and women, being one of the first in the nation to do so.
Over the years, the school has grown to offer more than 80 academic programs across various fields, including arts and sciences, business, engineering, and nursing and health professions.
The campus is situated 55 miles southeast of downtown Chicago and supports about 4,000 students.
What Happened?
Between Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, 2025, an unknown third party accessed and copied or downloaded certain files and folders from the university’s network. The breach was discovered after unusual activity was detected, prompting the university to work with third-party specialists to investigate the incident.
Information Exposed:
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license or state identification numbers
- Financial account information
- Names
The university has stated that the specific information exposed may vary by individual. After discovering the breach, Valparaiso University began notifying potentially affected individuals and took steps to enhance its cybersecurity.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you believe you may have been affected by this data breach, there are important steps you can take to protect yourself.
First, remain vigilant by regularly reviewing your credit reports, account statements and explanation of benefits forms for any suspicious activity or errors. Under U.S. law, everyone is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus: TransUnion, Experian and Equifax.
Affected individuals have the right to place a fraud alert or credit freeze on their credit files at no cost. A fraud alert can help protect against identity theft, while a credit freeze is designed to prevent new credit, loans or services from being approved in their name without consent.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Valparaiso University data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue possible claims related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join a lawsuit regarding this data breach.
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