Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Roosevelt University regarding its recent data breach. The Roosevelt University data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 47,800 individuals.
ABOUT ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY:
Roosevelt University is a higher educational institute located in Chicago, Illinois. As a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, Roosevelt University specializes in social justice, communication, journalism, and performing arts. Founded in 1945, Roosevelt University was created by Edward Sparling, a former president of the Central YMCA College also located in Chicago, Illinois. Today, Roosevelt University is ranked in the top 400 best national universities and has an acceptance rate of 92% and an average tuition cost of $24,000.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On May 1, 2023, Roosevelt University discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Roosevelt University determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on May 1, 2023. On June 28, 2023, Roosevelt University began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Address
If you received a breach notification letter from Roosevelt University:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
