Nishiyamato Academy Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 2, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the Nishiyamato Academy data breach following a notification filed with the California Attorney General.
According to the filing, the reported breach occurred between March 25 and March 28, 2026. The information provided does not identify the number of individuals affected or the specific categories of personal information involved.
Educational institutions may maintain sensitive information belonging to students, parents or guardians, employees, and other members of their communities. Individuals receiving notification from Nishiyamato Academy should carefully review their notice to determine what information belonging to them may have been affected.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Nishiyamato Academy implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Nishiyamato Academy?
Nishiyamato Academy (specifically the Nishiyamato Academy of California) operates a private Japanese international and supplementary school system.
Individuals affected by the Nishiyamato Academy data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com