Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Lincoln University regarding its recent data breach. The Lincoln University data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY:
Lincoln University is a university based in California. Founded in 1919, Lincoln University provides a range of academic programs for undergraduate students, including programs in business administration, international business, diagnostic imaging, finance management, and more.2,3,4 Headquartered in Oakland, California, Lincoln University employs over 40 individuals.2,5
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Lincoln University announced that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice shared on its website, on October 9, 2024, Lincoln University became aware of a disruption to its computer network.1 As a result, Lincoln University launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Lincoln University confirmed that the sensitive personal information in its network may have been accessed and/or acquired by an unauthorized third party during the breach.1 As a result, Lincoln 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
- Driver’s license or state identification card number
- Passport number
- Individual taxpayer identification number
- Date of birth
- Student identification number
On October 7, 2025, Lincoln University posted notice of the data breach on its website. Based on the website breach notice, Lincoln University is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services.1 A link to the website breach notice is below.
If you believe you may have been affected by the Lincoln University breach:
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.
