Hartwick College Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (April 17, 2025) – On March 13, 2025, the Hartwick College (the college) confirmed that personal information was involved in an unauthorized access incident affecting its computer environment. The incident was first identified on October 26, 2024, when the college detected suspicious activity following a temporary disruption of its network. In response, immediate steps were taken to secure the system, and an investigation was launched to determine the nature and extent of the incident, including whether any personal information had been accessed or acquired without authorization. Once it was determined that personal information may have been affected, the college engaged a discovery vendor to conduct a thorough review to identify the specific data involved and the individuals impacted. The college confirmed the identities of those affected on March 13, 2025, and issued notifications to impacted individuals on April 8, 2025.
Federman & Sherwood is actively conducting an in-depth investigation to assess the full scope of the data breach, including the possibility of additional compromised information and the overall extent of the exposure. The firm strongly encourages all impacted individuals and organizations to stay alert and take proactive steps to protect their personal, medical, and financial information.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Other sensitive information
What is Hartwick College?
Hartwick College is a private liberal arts college in Oneonta, New York, focusing on personalized teaching and experiential learning. It offers a variety of majors and programs.
If you have received a data breach notification and wish to understand its implications, learn about your legal rights, or explore the option of participating in related legal action, Federman & Sherwood is available to assist you. The firm is currently investigating the incident and reviewing potential claims on behalf of individuals whose personal or financial information may have been compromised.
To speak with a member of our legal team or to request more information, please contact us by email at info@federmanlaw.com or visit our website at www.federmanlaw.com.
We are committed to helping affected individuals seek justice and accountability.
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