Hipaajournal Albany College Data Breach Settlement Finalized
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- •Settlement involves $5,000 compensation for documented losses due to the breach.
- •Approximately 26,411 individuals were affected by unauthorized access to sensitive data.
- •Preliminary court approval for the settlement was granted on July 10, 2026.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has settled a class action lawsuit regarding a data breach that occurred between August 31 and September 14, 2024. The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal and health information of approximately 26,411 individuals, including Social Security numbers and financial data. Affected individuals were notified between June and September 2025. The college has agreed to a settlement that includes compensation for documented losses up to $5,000 and reimbursement for lost time spent addressing the breach. Class members can also receive a $25 cash payment or a two-year membership to a credit monitoring service. The settlement received preliminary court approval on July 10, 2026, with a final hearing scheduled for December 10, 2026. Claims must be submitted by November 16, 2026.
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