Loyola University Maryland officially reported a data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General on March 3, 2025. While the specific nature of this cyberattack remains undisclosed, it falls within a pattern of security vulnerabilities increasingly targeting higher education institutions across the country.
The breach compromised several categories of highly sensitive personal data. The exposed information includes your Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Student ID Number, Home Address, Financial Aid and Billing Records, Wage and Compensation Information, Direct Deposit Details, and Transcript and Academic Records. Such a broad exposure creates significant risks, as this information can be used for identity theft, financial fraud, and other malicious activities.
As an institution collecting and storing extensive personal data, Loyola University Maryland has a legal responsibility to safeguard this information. This duty of care stems from various legal obligations, including state consumer protection laws and common-law principles of negligence. A data breach often indicates a failure to maintain reasonable and appropriate cybersecurity measures, potentially leaving individuals vulnerable.
Receiving a notification letter from Loyola University Maryland means your private data was likely involved in this incident. Such a letter provides foundational standing for individuals to consider their legal options. Courts increasingly recognize that the increased risk of future identity theft, along with the time and expense required to protect oneself, constitutes a concrete harm that can be addressed through legal action.
Our firm is currently investigating potential class action claims related to the Loyola University Maryland data breach. If you received a notification letter and are concerned about the exposure of your personal information, we offer a free consultation. There are no out-of-pocket costs to you, as we handle these data privacy cases on a contingency fee basis.