Bennett College Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Student & Staff Records

Bennett College disclosed a significant data security incident in September 2026 to the Office of the Texas Attorney General. This breach has raised serious concerns among current and former students, faculty, and staff, as it involved the compromise of critical personal information.

The exposed data in the Bennett College incident includes Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Student ID Number, Financial Aid Records, Transcript and Academic Records, Home Address, and Banking and Direct Deposit Details. This combination of exposed data types, particularly Social Security numbers and financial information, creates a heightened risk for identity theft, fraudulent financial activity, and other long-term harms.

As an educational institution, Bennett College had strict obligations to protect the private information it collects and maintains. The occurrence of a data breach of this nature suggests potential failures in their cybersecurity defenses, data handling practices, or vendor oversight, which could be considered negligence.

Receiving a data breach notification letter from Bennett College means your confidential information was directly affected. It is important to understand what happened and your rights. Individuals impacted by such breaches often face increased risks and costs to protect themselves, and may be entitled to compensation. We are monitoring this incident closely and offer a free case review for those who received a notification.