Connecticut College detected unauthorized access to its computer systems on or about March 3, 2023. This incident potentially exposed sensitive personal information. The college began sending notice letters to affected individuals on February 7, 2024, and reported the breach to California on February 8, 2024.
The compromised data included full names, Social Security numbers, student ID numbers, education records, financial aid information, taxpayer ID numbers, driver’s license or other government identification numbers, financial account information/access codes, health benefits/enrollment information, and medical record numbers/treatment information. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed. The breach appears to have impacted Connecticut College's own systems.
Additional details about the full scope of the breach and the total number of affected individuals may emerge over time as investigations continue and as further notifications are issued to regulators and affected parties.