Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Valparaiso University regarding its recent data breach. The Valparaiso University data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY:
Valparaiso University is an independent Lutheran university based in Indiana. Founded in 1859, Valparaiso University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of disciplines, including arts & humanities, business, engineering, nursing and health professions, etc.3,4 Headquartered in Valparaiso, Indiana, Valparaiso University employs over 500 individuals and had a student body of over 2,500 students in fall 2024.3,5
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Valparaiso 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, Valparaiso University experienced unusual activity on its network.1 As a result, Valparaiso University launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Valparaiso University confirmed that the sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed and/or acquired by an unauthorized third party between August 7 and August 8, 2025.1 As a result, Valparaiso 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 ID number
- Financial account information
On September 19, 2025, Valparaiso University posted notice of the data breach to its website. Based on the website breach notice, Valparaiso University is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. 1 A link the website breach notice is below.
If you believe you have been affected by the Valparaiso 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.
