Data Breach Law Group Investigates the University of Maryland College Park Data Breach
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on May 13, 2025 · Indiana
Miami, FL — Data Breach Law Group is investigating a data breach involving University of Maryland College Park, reported to the Indiana Attorney General on May 13, 2025. The firm is reviewing whether affected individuals have legal claims arising from the incident.
University of Maryland College Park is a public research university, which classifies it as an educational institution responsible for maintaining extensive records on students, faculty, and staff. In the course of its operations, the university collects and stores sensitive personal information, including academic transcripts, financial aid records, government identification numbers, and contact details. In 2025, the university officially reported a data security incident to the Indiana Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to its systems occurred. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely contained within the compromised files. This notice is intended to inform you of the event and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and monitor your accounts for potential misuse.
If you were affected
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.
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