York County School of Technology Data Breach Settlement

Students, staff and applicants notified by York County School of Technology that their private information was compromised in a data breach between March 27, 2023, and April 26, 2023, or other individuals in the United States whose private information was 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 has agreed to pay to settle a class action lawsuit claiming that the school failed to adequately protect the private information of students, employees, and applicants. This settlement addresses allegations that 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 was accessed during the breach.

How much is the class action settlement payment?

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

• Cash payment for out-of-pocket losses: Claimants can submit to receive 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, fees for credit monitoring, fraud resolution or professional services, and other monetary losses due to fraud or identity theft, incurred after March 27, 2023.
• Alternative Cash Payment: Class members that do not submit an out-of-pocket losses claim can submit to receive a flat payment of $45.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, a claim must be submitted by Nov. 11, 2025. Class members 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

• Unique ID and PIN from settlement notice required to submit an online claim.
• Out-of-pocket losses claims require some 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.
• Time spent hours do not require specific proof.

Payout options

Class members have two options for receiving their payment:

• Electronic payment, only available if email address is provided
• Paper check, mailed to the address provided

Data breach settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees and costs: Up to $225,000, subject to court approval
• Service award to class representative: Up to $2,000
• Payments to class members: Amount 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?

Payments will be issued to approved claimants no later than 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why was there a class action settlement?

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

York Tech has 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