Baker University Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
On December 19, 2025, Baker University sent data-breach letters to 1,130 people (66 in Massachusetts and 1,064 in Texas) after determining that unauthorized actors accessed its network in December 2024. If you received a notice, you may have grounds to pursue compensation and access free identity-protection services—contact us today for a free case review.
Incident Snapshot
- Full legal entity: Baker University (Baker University)
- Breach window: December 2 – December 19, 2024
- Notice mailed: December 19, 2025
- Total individuals notified: 1,130 (66 MA; 1,064 TX)
- Data exposed: Names, Social Security numbers, addresses, financial-account information, government-issued ID numbers, health-insurance details, medical information, and other personal data
- Remediation offered: Complimentary credit-monitoring and identity-protection services through IDX
What Happened?
Baker University discovered suspicious activity on its network in December 2024 that caused a system outage. The university secured its environment and began an investigation that confirmed unauthorized access to specific files and folders between December 2 and December 19, 2024.
What Information Was Involved?
The subsequent file review revealed that the compromised data sets contained:
- Full names
- Social Security numbers
- Addresses
- Government-issued identification numbers
- Financial account information
- Health-insurance and medical information
- Additional personal data referenced in the notice letters
How Baker University Responded
The university reports that it:
- Immediately secured its network and restored affected systems
- Implemented additional technical safeguards and reviewed security policies
- Notified law enforcement and state regulators
- Offered complimentary credit-monitoring and identity-theft protection through IDX to all impacted individuals
Steps You Can Take Now
- Enroll in the free IDX credit-monitoring service referenced in your letter.
- Review your credit reports and bank statements for unfamiliar activity.
- Place a fraud alert or security freeze with the credit bureaus if you notice anything unusual.
- Keep all correspondence from Baker University; it may be required for any claim submission.
- Consult a data-breach attorney to explore potential compensation.
Company Overview
Baker University, founded in 1858, is a private higher-education institution headquartered at 618 Eighth Street, Baldwin City, Kansas, United States.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Website: bakeru.edu
- Facebook: @BakerUniversity
- Instagram: @bakeruniversity
- YouTube: Baker University
- LinkedIn: Baker University
Frequently Asked Questions
I received a data breach letter from Baker University — what should I do?
Follow the enrollment instructions for the complimentary IDX credit-monitoring service, monitor your financial accounts, and contact a data-breach lawyer to discuss your legal options.
What information did the Baker University breach expose?
The notices state that names, Social Security numbers, addresses, government-issued ID numbers, financial-account details, health-insurance data, medical information, and certain additional personal data were present in the accessed files.
How many people were affected by the Baker University data breach?
The university reported the incident to regulators as affecting 1,130 individuals across Massachusetts and Texas.
Did Baker University offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
Yes. The school is providing complimentary credit-monitoring and identity-theft protection through IDX. The duration was not specified in the public notices.
How do I submit a claim related to the Baker University data breach?
Gather your breach letter, proof of any out-of-pocket losses, and contact a qualified attorney or consumer-protection advocate to evaluate eligibility for a class action or individual lawsuit.
How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Baker University?
You can download the full California, Maine, or Massachusetts Attorney General filings directly from the links above.
