Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, a law firm experienced in data breach cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data entrusted to Carnegie Mellon University.
Carnegie Mellon University is a private university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If you received a notice of data breach letter from Carnegie Mellon University, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Carnegie Mellon University detected a cyberattack on its computer systems and network on August 25, 2023.[1] Carnegie Mellon University did not conclude its investigation until December 4, 2023.[2] Carnegie Mellon University has now disclosed the breach involves the confidential and personal information on its systems, including but not limited to:
- full names,
- dates of birth, and
- Social Security numbers.[3]
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
Carnegie Mellon University did not report the data breach to the authorities and many of the affected parties for months following the breach – not until January 12, 2024.[4] In total, the data of at least 7,343 individuals was compromised in the breach.[5]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY DATA BREACH?
If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies in responding to the Carnegie Mellon University data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates or Jon Deters at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
[1] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/a3149073-c145-4b26-ae92-a062ca803d41.shtml