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University of Dallas Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving University of Dallas.
•Discovered on May 29, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, state IDs, passport numbers, financial account information, medical information, health insurance information.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Massachusetts, Indiana, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The University of Dallas breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

The University of Dallas reported a data incident that occurred between August 11 and August 20, 2025. This breach was publicly reported in May 2026, with regulatory filings indicating the exposure of personal and health-related information.

The incident affected approximately 10,975 individuals, with some sources reporting 7,313. The exposed data types include names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, state IDs, passport numbers, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information. The full extent of the compromised data and all affected individuals remain unclear. While the Maine Attorney General has received a filing, the specifics of any other regulatory actions have not been publicly confirmed.

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Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
driver’s license numbers
state IDs
passport numbers
financial account information
medical information
health insurance information
Could be used for insurance fraud

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Aug 11, 2025

Company Discovered

Aug 20, 2025

Regulator Notified

May 29, 2026

Consumers Notified

May 29, 2026

9 days to discover

282 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

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Case Status:

Investigation Open

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