Data Breach Law Group Investigates the UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Data Breach
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on November 21, 2025 · Illinois
Miami, FL — Data Breach Law Group is investigating a data breach involving UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, reported to the Illinois Attorney General on November 21, 2025. The firm is reviewing whether affected individuals have legal claims arising from the incident.
The University of Phoenix is a private, for-profit higher education institution that provides degree programs to students globally. As an educational entity, the university collects and maintains sensitive personal, academic, and financial records, including student identification numbers, transcripts, and federal financial aid data. In 2025, the university officially reported a data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed information stored within their systems. If you received a data breach notification letter from the university, it indicates that your personal information was likely involved in this incident. 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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