Berkshire Community College data breach

Clerk's notes

On January 27, 2025, Berkshire Community College officially reported a data security incident to the appropriate regulatory body in Massachusetts. This filing confirms that an incident impacting the security of personal information has occurred at the institution, and the matter is currently listed as "investigating."

As an accredited public institution of higher education, Berkshire Community College handles a vast quantity of personal information belonging to students, faculty, staff, and contractors. Educational institutions are often targeted by cyberattacks due to the comprehensive nature of the data they collect and maintain. The specifics of the breach type were not detailed in the public record.

Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93H and 201 CMR 17.00, organizations that possess personal information of Commonwealth residents are required to implement and maintain robust security measures. The occurrence of a data breach of this nature indicates a potential lapse in these foundational security standards, suggesting the institution may not have fully met its legal obligations to protect your data.

If you have received a data breach notification letter from Berkshire Community College, it signifies that your personal information was potentially compromised. It is advisable to review all financial statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or freezing your credit to help prevent unauthorized use of your information.

Receiving a formal notification letter confirms that your confidential information was exposed. This can give you legal standing to seek recourse. You do not need to demonstrate actual financial loss or identity theft to explore your options. Our firm evaluates these cases without any out-of-pocket cost to you, and we only receive a fee if we successfully recover compensation.

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