Data Breach Summary
The Charleston School of Law has informed students and former students of a data breach involving unauthorized access to its internal network. The breach, which was first detected in February 2025, may have compromised personal information of students and alumni.
On February 5, 2025, the Charleston School of Law discovered that an unauthorized party had gained access to their internal network. The breach occurred between January 15, 2025, and February 10, 2025. After learning about the incident, the school initiated an investigation and consulted with cybersecurity professionals to assess the extent of the breach and determine which data may have been exposed.
On April 29, 2025, the investigation confirmed that the unauthorized party potentially accessed and/or acquired certain files containing personal information related to individuals associated with the school.
To safeguard affected individuals, the Charleston School of Law is offering complimentary membership to Experian IdentityWorks. This service includes credit and CyberScan monitoring, identity theft protection, and immediate resolution support in the event of misuse of personal information.
The breach may have involved the following personal information:
Names
Address
Social security number
If you received notification from Charleston School of Law regarding this breach, we recommend:
Regularly monitoring your credit reports and financial accounts for suspicious activity
Placing fraud alerts or security freezes on your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion
Taking advantage of the free identity monitoring services offered by Charleston School of Law
Reporting any suspected identity theft to law enforcement, your state attorney general, or the Federal Trade Commission
Following the breach, Charleston School of Law faces potential class-action lawsuits from students alleging negligence in protecting personal data. Data breach lawsuits often claim companies failed to implement adequate security measures or delayed disclosure of breaches, thereby increasing victims’ risk of financial and identity theft damages.
Affected users may be entitled to compensation for costs related to identity monitoring, fraudulent transactions, lost time addressing the breach, and emotional distress.
If you were impacted by the Charleston School of Law data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold Charleston School of Law accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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