Investigating

Nelson University: files may have been viewed or obtained

Possible data leak: An unauthorised actor accessed systems from around March 21 to April 6, 2025 and possibly viewed and/or obtained files.

Last updated: 2026-11-09

Overview

Identified around April 6, 2025; affected individuals identified May 26, 2026. Image PDF read via OCR. Fields are templated; no total is given. The first-disclosure date is the earliest public document confirmed (California AG posting); no 2025 public disclosure was found in other state AG lists, HHS or company notices checked.

Timeline

  1. Occurred
  2. Discovered
  3. Disclosed

Organization response

Per the notice, the organisation investigated and contained the incident, notified individuals and offered monitoring or protective resources.

What you can do

Verify notices through official channels, avoid links in unexpected messages, do not provide credentials, and review credit reports and statements.

Sources

  1. California AG data breach report: Nelson UniversityCalifornia Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09
  2. Sample consumer notice filed with California AG (Nelson University)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09

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