Columbia University data breach settlement pays up to $8,500; claim by Jan 21, 2027

Columbia University has a $16,125,000 settlement over its May 2025 cyberattack. People who were sent notice of the attack can claim documented losses or a share of the fund in cash.

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- People residing in the US whose private information was compromised in the May 2025 cyberattack
- Limited to those who were sent notice of the attack
- Case: In re Columbia University Data Breach Litigation, No. 1:25-cv-05541 (S.D.N.Y.)
- Documented losses: up to $8,500, with supporting documentation
- Or alternative cash payment: a share of the fund left after fees, costs, credit monitoring and loss claims; the site gives no fixed amount
- Optional two years of three-bureau credit monitoring and identity theft insurance up to $1,000,000
- Opt out or object by December 22, 2026
- File a claim online or by mail postmarked by January 21, 2027
- Final approval hearing: February 23, 2027

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