The University of Pennsylvania data breach

Clerk's notes

The University of Pennsylvania filed notice of a data security incident with the South Carolina Attorney General on December 1, 2025. This report serves as a formal alert regarding potential unauthorized access to systems maintained by the academic institution.

For individuals who have received a direct data breach notification letter from the University of Pennsylvania, it signifies that your personal information was likely contained within the affected systems. The university's filing indicates that a security incident may have resulted in the exposure of data it holds for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Recipients of these official notifications are advised to carefully read the letter to understand the university's specific guidance. It is important to remain vigilant and monitor any accounts or services associated with the information you provided to the university.

While the exact nature of the accessed data has not been specified, proactive steps are recommended. This includes reviewing statements for unusual activity and considering any identity protection services offered or suggested in your notification. Maintaining strong, unique passwords for online accounts is also a general security best practice.

If you have received a data breach notification from The University of Pennsylvania regarding this incident, you may be eligible to seek a free legal review of your situation. Understanding your rights and potential next steps can help you assess the impact of this event.

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