Clackamas Community College data breach
Clackamas Community College reported a data breach to Montana authorities on January 8, 2026, with the incident currently under monitoring. The breach exposed highly sensitive personal information, including students' Social Security Numbers and financial aid records, potentially putting individuals at risk of identity theft and fraud. Affected individuals are encouraged to understand their legal options regarding this incident.
Docket sheet
- Company
- Clackamas Community College
- Venue
- Montana Attorney General
- Filed
- January 8, 2026
- People affected
- Not stated
- Status
- Monitoring
Where this breach stands
- 1
Breach occurredSeptember 10, 2025
Date of the incident as stated in the filing.
- 2
Reported to the Montana Attorney GeneralJanuary 8, 2026
The company filed a breach notification with the state regulator.
- 3
Attorney reviewCurrent stage
Current status: Monitoring. Our office is reviewing whether affected people may have claims.
- 4
Your case review
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Information listed in the filing
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Student ID Number
- Financial Aid Records
- Transcript and Academic Records
- Parent or Guardian Information
- Tax Return Information
- Direct Deposit Account Details
Clerk's notes
Clackamas Community College formally reported a data security incident to authorities in Montana on January 8, 2026. This breach, which occurred on September 10, 2025, is currently under investigation and being monitored. Such reports are critical for transparency and to inform individuals whose personal data may have been compromised.
The reported breach involved the exposure of several categories of sensitive personal data. This includes individuals' Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Student ID Number, Financial Aid Records, Transcript and Academic Records, Parent or Guardian Information, Tax Return Information, and Direct Deposit Account Details. The compromise of such comprehensive records raises serious concerns about potential misuse.
For those affected, the exposure of data like Social Security Numbers and Direct Deposit Account Details creates a significant and lasting risk of identity theft and financial fraud. Malicious actors could attempt to open fraudulent accounts, obtain loans, or access existing financial resources. Monitoring credit reports and financial statements vigilantly is a necessary, albeit burdensome, step for victims.
Educational institutions like Clackamas Community College are subject to strict regulations, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), which mandate the protection of sensitive student and financial data. A breach often indicates a failure to maintain adequate security protocols, potentially leading to legal liability for the institution for negligence or non-compliance.
If you have received a data breach notification letter from Clackamas Community College, it confirms that your personal information was impacted. This notification is a crucial step in establishing your legal standing as an affected individual. We are currently investigating this incident and offer a free case review to help you understand your rights and potential recourse.
If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every Montana data breach on file or browse all cases.
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