Bennett College data breach

Clerk's notes

Bennett College, a private academic institution in Indiana, reported a data security incident to state authorities on August 28, 2026. This filing indicates that personal and academic information entrusted to the college may have been exposed in a breach that occurred on October 27, 2025. The incident is currently under monitoring.

The disclosed data categories affected in this breach include Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Student ID Number, Parent or Guardian Information, Financial Aid Records, Transcript and Academic Records, and Mailing Address. The compromise of such comprehensive personal identifiers and educational data can create significant risks for affected individuals, including potential identity theft or financial fraud.

Receiving a formal data breach notification from Bennett College signifies that your confidential information was part of this security incident. Institutions like Bennett College are legally obligated to protect the sensitive data they collect and store. A breach of this nature often points to a lapse in the administrative, technical, or physical safeguards designed to secure personal records.

For those affected by the Bennett College data breach, understanding your legal standing is crucial. Individuals who have received a notification letter may have grounds to seek accountability and potential compensation. You do not need to have already experienced financial loss or identity theft to explore your options.

We provide a free, no-obligation case review for individuals impacted by this breach. This review can help clarify your situation and outline the potential steps you might consider without any upfront cost to you.

If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every Indiana data breach on file or browse all cases.