Updated
July 10, 2026
If you received a breach notice from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, your Social Security number and other sensitive data may have been exposed — here is what happened and how to check your eligibility.
Investigation · Allegations Only
This page describes an ongoing investigation into a reported data breach. The statements below are unproven allegations, and this page is informational, not legal advice. Eligibility and any recovery would depend on the facts of an individual case.
What is the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Data Breach About?
If you received a data breach letter from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, you may be eligible for significant compensation. Law firms are actively investigating a class action lawsuit for nearly 29,000 affected students, professors and others affected by the recent breach at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - ACPHS.
Status
Open for Submissions
Law firms are actively investigating a potential class action
Claim Deadline
Ongoing
No settlement or claim form yet — this is an intake investigation
Estimated Payout
Varies
Depends on the facts of each case
Proof Required
Yes
Your data breach notice letter or email from ACPHS
ACPHS (Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) discovered unauthorized access to certain systems within its network. According to their official statement, external cybersecurity experts were brought in to investigate the breach. Although there is no current evidence of misuse, a broad set of sensitive data may have been exposed.
If you received a data breach letter from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, it is important that you act quickly. Start a free consultation claim by following the links at the bottom of this page.
Important Dates
• Date of Notice: April 11, 2025
• Data Breach Dates: August 31, 2024 - September 14, 2024
• Discovery Date: September 14, 2024
Which Types of Data were Hacked?
The exposed information due to the Albany College data breach leak may include, but is not limited to:• Full Names,
• Dates of Birth,
• Social Security Numbers,
• Taxpayer Identification Numbers,
• Driver's License Numbers,
• Passport Numbers,
• Government Identification Numbers,
• Health Insurance Information,
• Medical Records,
• Financial Account Numbers,
• Routing Numbers,
• Credit Card Information,
• Biometric Data,
• Digital Signatures,
• Academic Records,
• Student Records,
• Usernames,
• Passwords
What Has ACPHS Done in Response?
ACPHS took immediate action following the discovery of the data breach. Measures implemented include:• Secured affected systems immediately upon detection,
• Engaged third-party cybersecurity experts,
• Launched a full investigation,
• Implemented additional cybersecurity safeguards.
What Should Affected Individuals Do?
ACPHS recommends several precautionary steps for individuals who may be impacted by the breach:• Monitor credit reports and financial accounts for suspicious activity,
• Place a fraud alert or security freeze with credit bureaus,
• Contact ACPHS through its official website if you think you may be affected,
• Request medical records from your providers to monitor for medical identity theft.
Is There Evidence of Identity Theft or Fraud?
As of now, ACPHS has no evidence of financial fraud or identity theft related to this breach.How Will Affected Individuals Be Notified?
ACPHS will mail notifications to impacted individuals once the investigation is complete, provided it has valid contact information.Cyber attacks have targeted individuals, businesses, hospitals, and even government institutions, causing financial losses, disruption of services, and significant headaches for victims. The cat-and-mouse game between cyber-criminals and cybersecurity experts continues as they battle to protect the digital world from these digital hostage-takers.
You can find a full list of data breaches class actions and investigations here as well as a listed of data breaches published by the U.S. government here.
How Do I Qualify for Compensation?
If you received a data breach notice via letter or email from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences notifying you that your personal information was impacted in their data breach, follow the links immediately below in order to find out if you may be eligible for compensation:Free settlement alerts
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