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Dordt University Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Dordt University.
•Discovered on April 21, 2024.
•Possible data exposed: SSN, Medical Information, Health Insurance Information, Driver's License Number, Financial Account Number, Routing Number, Name, Date of Birth, Username, Password.
•Affects individuals in: Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Dordt University experienced a data breach that occurred between April 21, 2024, and May 16, 2024. The university confirmed that a restricted amount of data was potentially accessed and acquired from its network. The forensic investigation was completed on June 19, 2025, confirming data exposure. The official notice was sent to affected individuals on July 11, 2025.

This incident affected 34,251 individuals. The exposed data types include Social Security numbers (SSNs), medical information, health insurance data, driver’s license numbers, financial account and routing numbers, names, dates of birth, usernames, and passwords. The university has not confirmed whether a ransom was demanded or paid.

Details can emerge later, and notices may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Medical Information
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Financial Account Number
Routing Number
Name
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Username
Password
Attackers may try to access other accounts using the same credentials

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Apr 21, 2024

Company Discovered

May 16, 2024

Regulator Notified

Jul 11, 2025

Consumers Notified

Jul 11, 2025

25 days to discover

421 days to notify consumers

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

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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