Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Lee University regarding its recent data breach. The Lee University data breach may have impacted the privacy of sensitive personal information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT LEE UNIVERSITY:
Lee University is a private college located in Clevland, Tennessee. Founded in 1918, Lee University offers over 150 programs of study from associates to doctoral degrees through its seven schools and colleges, which consist of the College of Arts and Sciences, Helen DeVos College of Education, School of Business, School of Music, School of Nursing, and the School of Theology and Ministry.2 Competing in Division II of the NCAA as the Flames, Lee University has 18 intercollegiate varsity teams and a total enrollment of over 3,500 students.2
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Lee University reported to the Attorney General of New Hampshire that the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its care may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, on March 22, 2024, Lee University discovered that it had experienced a data security inident.1 As a result, Lee University launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, on March 19, 2025, Lee University confirmed that some personal information relating to its students, donors, and current or former employees was contained within a data set which was subject to a data breach.1 As a result, Lee University began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Government issued ID number (e.g., passport, state ID number)
- Financial information (e.g., account number, credit or debit card number)
- Medical information
On March 25, 2025, Lee University began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to New Hampshire residents, Lee University is providing affected individuals with a list of the information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that Lee University filed with the Attorney General of New Hampshire is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Lee 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 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
