Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Butler University regarding its recent data breach. The Butler University data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 1,800 individuals.
ABOUT BUTLER UNIVERSITY:
Butler University is a private college located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855, Butler University offers over 85 majors, minors, and graduate degrees spanning a variety of academic interests, including accounting, communications, computer science, education, music, performing arts, political science, history, science, and sociology. Competing in Division I of the NCAA as the Bulldogs, Butler University has 20 intercollegiate varsity teams and a total enrollment of approximately 5,500 students.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On or around November 28, 2023, Butler University was informed that it’s third-party vendor, Athletic Trainer System (“ATS”) had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to Butler University may have been accessed. Through its investigation, ATS determined that an unauthorized party may have accessed this sensitive information in August 2020. On or about April 10, 2024, Butler University began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from Butler 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 (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Butler University data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Butler University:
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.