University of Phoenix, Inc. data breach

Clerk's notes

On December 22, 2025, the University of Phoenix, Inc. officially reported a data security incident to the South Carolina Attorney General. The institution, a private for-profit higher education provider, indicated that unauthorized parties may have accessed personal information maintained within its systems.

While the specific details of the breach type are not yet public, the university's filing confirms that a security compromise occurred. This means that data entrusted to the University of Phoenix may have been exposed to individuals without authorization.

If you have received a formal data breach notification letter directly from the University of Phoenix, it confirms that your personal information was involved in this incident. The notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the exposure and the steps the institution is taking to address the security compromise. We are unable to specify the precise types of personal information affected in this particular breach, so please refer to your notification for any further details.

Individuals who received a notification should remain vigilant. It is advisable to carefully review any further communications from the University of Phoenix and be alert to any suspicious activity involving your personal information. Be cautious of unexpected requests for personal details, especially those received via email or phone.

Navigating the aftermath of a data incident can be confusing. If you are a current or former student of the University of Phoenix and received a breach notification, you may have questions about your rights and potential next steps. Reviewing the situation with a legal professional can help you understand the circumstances and your options.

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