York County School of Technology Data Breach Settlement

Students, staff and applicants whom York County School of Technology notified that a data breach that occurred between March 27, 2023, and April 26, 2023, compromised their private information or other individuals in the United States whose private information a threat actor accessed as a result of the incident may qualify to submit a claim for up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

York County School of Technology agreed to settle a class action lawsuit claiming it failed to adequately protect the private information of students, employees and applicants. The plaintiff alleged a data breach exposed sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers and driver’s license or state ID numbers.

Who is eligible for a data breach payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They received a notification from York County School of Technology about the data incident.
• They are a current or former student, staff member, applicant or other individual whose private information the breach compromised.

How much is the class action settlement payment?

Class members can submit a claim for one of the following payout options:

• Cash payment for out-of-pocket losses: Up to $5,000 per person for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses related to the data breach. This includes up to four hours of lost time at $20 per hour for $80 total, fees for credit monitoring, fraud resolution or professional services, and other monetary losses incurred after March 27, 2023, due to fraud or identity theft.
• Alternative cash payment: Class members who do not submit an out-of-pocket losses claim can submit a claim to receive a flat $45 payment.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a claim form by Nov. 11, 2025. They can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: York County School of Technology Data Breach Litigation Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Required proof and claim information

• To submit an online claim, class members must provide the unique ID and PIN from their settlement notice.
• Out-of-pocket losses claims require supporting documentation, such as credit card statements, bank statements, invoices, receipts and other proof of fraudulent charges or identity theft traceable to the data breach.

Payout options

• Electronic payment (must provide email address)
• Paper check ((mailed to the provided address)

Data breach settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees and costs: Up to $225,000
• Service award to class representative: Up to $2,000
• Payments to eligible class members: Determined by the number of approved claims

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Nov. 21, 2025
• Claim deadline: Nov. 21, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Dec. 2, 2025

When is the York County School of Technology data incident payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants no later than 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged cybercriminals accessed York County School of Technology’s network and obtained the private information of students, employees and applicants. The plaintiff claimed York failed to adequately protect this information, resulting in harm to those affected.

York Tech denied any wrongdoing, but agreed to settle to avoid the risks and expense of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Official class notice
2. Official settlement website FAQ page
3. Official claim form