Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCTech) has confirmed unauthorized access to one of its systems, affecting 16,886 South Carolina students. If you received a breach notice dated October 22, 2025, you may be entitled to financial compensation and no-cost identity protection services. Contact us today to discuss your legal options.
Download Official Breach Notice (PDF)Key Facts
- Incident reported to state: October 29, 2025
- Consumer notice mailed: October 22, 2025
- Total individuals affected: 16,886 (all reported in South Carolina)
- System impacted: Unspecified OCTech system containing limited student data
- Law-enforcement involvement: Yes, agency notified
What Information Was Exposed?
According to OCTech’s notice to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, the following information may have been accessed:
- First and last names
- College-issued and/or personal email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Physical mailing addresses
No dates of birth, Social Security numbers, or financial account information were involved.
How Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Responded
The college states it has:
- Informed law enforcement of the intrusion
- Secured the affected system to prevent further unauthorized access
- Reported the incident to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs
Your Next Steps
Although the data exposed did not include Social Security numbers or financial data, threat actors can still use the information for phishing, social-engineering, or account takeover attempts. Consider the following actions:
- Watch for suspicious emails, calls, or texts that reference OCTech.
- Enable multi-factor authentication on college and personal accounts.
- Verify any communication purporting to be from OCTech before responding.
- Contact OCTech’s IT security team at itsecurity@octech.edu or 803-535-1245 with questions before December 12, 2025.
- Review consumer resources provided by the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs at consumer.sc.gov or 1-800-922-1594.
Can You File a Lawsuit?
If negligence contributed to the breach, affected students may recover damages for time spent monitoring accounts, out-of-pocket expenses, and the diminished value of their personal information. Class-action and individual claims are being investigated. Preserve your notice letter and document any fraudulent activity to strengthen your potential claim.
FAQ
What happened in the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College data breach?
An unauthorized third party accessed an OCTech system containing limited student information. The college confirmed and contained the incident, then notified law enforcement and 16,886 affected individuals.
How many students were affected by the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College breach?
OCTech reported 16,886 affected individuals, all in South Carolina.
What data was exposed?
Names, college or personal email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses.
Is Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College offering credit monitoring or identity-theft services?
The notice does not mention complimentary credit monitoring. The investigation is evaluating whether additional remedies will be sought through litigation.
How do I join an Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College data breach lawsuit?
Complete the consultation form on this page or call us for a free case review. Keep your breach notice and any evidence of fraud.
How do I contact OCTech about the breach?
Email itsecurity@octech.edu or call 803-535-1245 before December 12, 2025.
Company Overview
- Legal name: Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
- Website: octech.edu
- Headquarters: 3250 Saint Matthews Road, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
- Industry: Higher Education
- Founded: 1966
- Employees: 118 faculty members
- Parent system: South Carolina Technical College System
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