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Villa Maria 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 Villa Maria College 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 Villa Maria College
Villa Maria College is a private Catholic college located in Buffalo, New York.
Founded in the early 1960s by the Felician Sisters, the college offers a range of academic programs across six departments, including digital media arts, music, health sciences and more.
What Happened?
On Aug. 12, 2024, Villa Maria College discovered unusual activity in its network.
The college took steps to secure its systems and paired up with independent cyber incident response specialists to investigate the activity.
The investigation determined that certain folders within the network were accessed without authorization between Aug. 7 and Aug. 14, 2024.
After a detailed review, Villa Maria College confirmed that sensitive personal information was involved in the breach.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Drivers licenses or state identification numbers
- Tax identification numbers
- Financial account information
- Payment card information
- Credit/debit numbers
The breach affected both students and staff.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Villa Maria College data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit and seek compensation for any harm suffered. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and can help determine your eligibility.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit.
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