CentroNía Data Breach Investigation
CentroNía has reported a data incident that, according to its notice, may have involved highly sensitive personal and health information. The organization says an unauthorized actor accessed its network between June 10, 2025 and July 6, 2025 and viewed and/or took certain files. If you received a notice, it is important to review your accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity. You can also fill out the form on this page to contact Strauss Borrelli PLLC and learn whether you may qualify for a claim.
CentroNía is an education organization based in Washington, DC. According to a public notice, it is alerting certain individuals about a reported cyber incident that may have affected personal information. If you received a letter, the information below explains what the notice says and what steps may help you protect yourself.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company: CentroNía
- Industry: Education
- Location: Washington, DC
- Incident Window: According to the notice, an unauthorized actor accessed the network between June 10, 2025 and July 6, 2025.
- Reported Nature of Event: CentroNía describes the matter as a sophisticated cyber incident involving access to files on its network.
- Information That May Have Been Involved: Date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license or government ID number, passport number, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information.
- Affected Count: No total number of affected individuals was stated in the materials reviewed.
- Company Response: The notice says forensic specialists were engaged, law enforcement was notified, and regulators are being notified as necessary.
- Contact Information in Notice: 1-833-918-1296, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
What Happened?
According to CentroNía’s notice, the organization experienced a sophisticated cyber incident and worked with third-party forensic specialists to investigate. The notice says the investigation found that an unauthorized actor gained access to the network during that period and viewed and/or took certain files. It also states that the organization completed a review of potentially impacted files to determine what information was present and which individuals may have been affected.
The public materials reviewed do not provide a discovery date. They also do not state that every person whose information was stored in the affected files has experienced identity theft or fraud. Still, because the categories listed are sensitive, recipients of a notice may want to take the event seriously and monitor for misuse.
What Information Was Exposed?
Based on the notice, the files involved may have contained several categories of sensitive information. CentroNía reported that the impacted files stored some combination of the following:
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or other government ID number
- Passport number
- Financial account information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
Not every data element may apply to every person. If you received a letter, review it carefully and compare the listed categories to your own records so you can decide which protective steps make the most sense.
What Should You Do Next?
- Read the notice closely. Confirm whether the letter identifies the types of information that may relate to you, and keep a copy for your records.
- Monitor your accounts. Check bank, credit card, insurance, and medical statements for charges, claims, or activity you do not recognize.
- Review your credit reports. You can request free reports from the major credit bureaus at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for new accounts or inquiries you did not authorize.
- Consider a fraud alert or credit freeze. These tools can make it harder for someone to open new credit in your name if your Social Security number or ID information may have been involved.
- Document anything suspicious. Save letters, screenshots, account statements, and any reports you make to banks, insurers, or government agencies.
- Ask questions and learn your options. The notice lists a dedicated assistance line at 1-833-918-1296. If you want to understand possible legal options, you can also fill out the form on this page to contact Strauss Borrelli PLLC.
Your Legal Rights
People affected by a reported data incident may have legal rights depending on the facts, the information involved, and the laws that apply. In some situations, those rights may include seeking compensation for out-of-pocket losses, time spent addressing fraud issues, or the increased risk associated with exposure of highly sensitive personal or health information.
Because public details may still be limited, it can be helpful to speak with counsel before making assumptions about what the notice means for you. A lawyer can review the available facts, explain the types of claims that may be investigated, and discuss next steps without promising any particular outcome.
Why Hire Strauss Borrelli PLLC?
Strauss Borrelli PLLC represents individuals in data breach and privacy matters and has experience evaluating reported cybersecurity incidents involving sensitive personal information. Our team works to translate technical notices into plain English, assess whether reasonable safeguards may have been lacking, and pursue recovery where the law supports it.
If you received a CentroNía notice or are concerned that your information may have been involved, Strauss Borrelli PLLC can review the situation and help you understand your options. You can use the form provided on this page to see whether you may qualify for a claim.
If you received a breach notification letter from CentroNia:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did CentroNía say happened?
According to CentroNía’s public notice, the organization reported a sophisticated cyber incident in which an unauthorized actor accessed its network and viewed and/or took certain files.
What information may have been involved in the CentroNía data incident?
CentroNía’s notice says the affected files may have contained date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license or government ID number, passport number, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information.
Did CentroNía say how many people were affected?
The public materials reviewed do not state a total number of affected individuals.
Did CentroNía offer free credit monitoring?
The notice reviewed does not mention complimentary credit monitoring or identity theft protection services. It instead encourages individuals to monitor accounts, review free credit reports, and consider fraud alerts or credit freezes.
What should I do if I received a CentroNía notice?
If you received a CentroNía notice, you should keep the letter, monitor your financial and medical accounts, review your credit reports, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze, and document any suspicious activity.
