Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Vista Higher Learning, Inc. (“VHL”) regarding its recent data breach. The VHL data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 2,000 individuals.
ABOUT VISTA HIGHER LEARNING, INC.:
VHL is a language education and publishing company based in Massachusetts. Founded in 1999, VHL’s focus is the development of print and digital solutions that meet the needs of all language learners—those learning a new language, improving a second language, or perfecting their native language.3 Today, VHL publishes textbooks, offers an online learning platform, and provides a variety of language learning courses for individuals. Additionally, VHL partners with educators around the world to raise teaching and learning of languages, literacy, and culture to a higher level.3 Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, VHL employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, VHL reported to the Attorney General of Vermont that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, on July 23, 2024, VHL discovered unauthorized activity within its network. As a result, VHL launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, VHL learned that sensitive personal information may have been compromised by an unauthorized actor between July 10 and July 25, 2024. As a result, VHL began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Bank account information (e.g., bank name, bank routing number, bank account type)
On September 6, 2024, VHL began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to the Attorney General of Vermont, VHL is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that VHL filed with the Attorney General of Vermont is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Vista Higher Learning, Inc.:
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.
