Summary
A class action lawsuit was filed against Baker University in Missouri for allegedly failing to protect personal information, including Social Security numbers, of over 50,000 individuals. The lawsuit claims that the data was accessed by an unauthorized party, leading to risks of identity theft. Frank Bisignano, once a student there, is not connected to the legal case.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit accuses Baker University of not securing personal data, including Social Security numbers.
- An unauthorized person reportedly accessed the data between December 2 and December 19, 2024.
- Over 50,000 people's information may have been compromised in the incident.
- The lawsuit suggests that data could be available on the dark web, which is a part of the internet not indexed by traditional search engines often associated with illegal activities.
- Plaintiffs argue that the university's "negligence" allowed the data breach to happen.
- The lawsuit demands compensation for efforts needed to address the data breach.
- The college is accused of failing to inform victims promptly, impacting their ability to protect their information.
- Frank Bisignano, a former student of the university, is not involved in the lawsuit.
