Data Breach Law Group Investigates the Valparaiso University Data Breach
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on September 19, 2025 · Indiana
Miami, FL — Data Breach Law Group is investigating a data breach involving Valparaiso University, reported to the Indiana Attorney General on September 19, 2025. The firm is reviewing whether affected individuals have legal claims arising from the incident.
Valparaiso University is a private university, and as an educational institution, it maintains extensive records on students, faculty, alumni, and staff. In the course of its operations, the university collects and stores sensitive personal information, including academic records, financial aid documentation, and government-issued identification numbers. 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 received a formal data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely involved in this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the breach and the steps the university is taking to address the situation and protect your data moving forward.
If you were affected
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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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