Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Jacksonville University, regarding its recent data breach. The Jacksonville University data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 1,900 individuals.
ABOUT JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY:
Jacksonville University is a private college located in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1934, Jacksonville University offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, including degrees in business, marine science, engineering, physics, and nursing, as well as those in the more contemporary and specialized fields of aviation, communication sciences and disorders, film, animation, and sport business.2 Competing in Division I of the NCAA as the Dolphins, Jacksonville University has 21 intercollegiate varsity teams and a total enrollment of over 4,000 students.2
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Jacksonville University reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, on or about July 24, 2024, Jacksonville University discovered that a link to internal data had been inadvertently published on its website.1 As a result, Jacksonville University launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Jacksonville University discovered that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised by an unauthorized third party on or around January 25, 2024. As a result, Jacksonville University 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
On November 1, 2024, Jacksonville University began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Jacksonville University is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Jacksonville University filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Jacksonville 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.
