Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Saint Louis University regarding its recent data breach. The Saint Louis University data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 90,000 individuals.
ABOUT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY:
Saint Louis University is a private research university located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across various fields, including business, healthcare, liberal arts, sciences, engineering, and law. Recognized for its Jesuit Catholic tradition, Saint Louis University is in the midtown area of St. Louis, with several additional campuses and facilities in the region. Home to Billiken, its cherished mascot, Saint Louis University competes in NCAA Division I sports and is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. As a respected institution in the Midwest, Saint Louis University enrolls over 13,000 students and employs over 2,000 faculty members.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 2, 2023, Saint Louis University discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Saint Louis University determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between December 2022 and July 2023. Recently, Saint Louis University began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from Saint Louis University:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Saint Louis University data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Saint Louis University;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.