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American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
•Discovered on March 31, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: personally identifying information (PII), personal health information (PHI), health-related data.
•Affects individuals in: United States.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) experienced a data security incident in September 2024. Unauthorized access to AACOM systems was alleged to have occurred around September 26, 2024, with the breach discovered earlier in September 2024. AACOM denies any wrongdoing in connection with the incident.

The incident reportedly exposed personally identifying information (PII) and personal health information (PHI) or health-related data for approximately 67,804 individuals. The settlement notice indicates that the class includes individuals residing in the United States whose PII or PHI was involved. The specific types of PII and PHI exposed have not been fully detailed.

Details regarding consumer notifications and regulatory notifications are not explicitly available in the provided research. Additional information may emerge as the legal process continues.

Data possibly involved

personally identifying information (PII)
personal health information (PHI)
health-related data

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Sep 26, 2024

Company Discovered

Sep 1, 2024

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

-25 days to discover

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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Case Status:

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