Kaplan North America, LLC, an education and test-preparation company, experienced a data breach between October 30, 2025, and November 18, 2025. This breach involved unauthorized access to its computer network and the theft of files. The company discovered the breach on February 21, 2026, and reported it to regulators and consumers on March 17, 2026.
The confirmed data types exposed include names, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. The breach affected an estimated 1,403,060 individuals nationwide, with specific numbers reported for South Carolina (26,612) and Indiana (6,238), and 19,075 Maine residents. The full extent of states affected is likely broader given the nationwide total.
Kaplan North America, LLC activated its incident response plan, contained the breach, and notified law enforcement. The company offered complimentary Experian IdentityWorks identity theft detection services to affected individuals. More details may emerge as investigations continue, and affected individuals may receive delayed notices.