Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Virginia Union University regarding its recent data breach. The Virginia Union University data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY:
Virginia Union University is a private, Christian liberal arts college located in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1865, Virginia Union University offers 25 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 22 majors within 14 broad fields of study.2 Across all areas of study, Virginia Union University awards over 250 undergraduate degrees each year.2 Competing in Division II of the NCAA as the Panthers, Virginia Union University has 13 intercollegiate varsity teams and a total enrollment of over 1,500 students.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Virginia Union University discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Virginia Union University determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this information on February 13, 2023. As a result, Virginia Union University began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by Virginia Union University. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Government issued ID number (e.g., State ID card number, tax ID number, passport number, military ID number)
- Financial information (e.g., account number/credit or debit card number, in combination with password/access code)
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Unique biometric data
- Genetic data
If you received a breach notification letter from Virginia Union 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.
