St. Joseph’s College of Maine Data Breach Class Action

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent St. Joseph's College of Maine data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at St. Joseph's College of Maine, which may have affected as many as 126,000 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the California Attorney General's website states that the St. Joseph's College of Maine data breach occurred due to unauthorized access to the college's IT network.

The college discovered that an unauthorized party had infiltrated their computer systems, gaining access to their network between December 15, 2023, and January 24, 2024. During this extended period of unauthorized access, the intruder had the opportunity to access and potentially exfiltrate files containing confidential consumer information.

Upon discovering the breach, St. Joseph's College of Maine took containment measures, reported the incident to federal law enforcement authorities, and initiated a thorough investigation with assistance from external cybersecurity specialists. After completing their review of compromised files on February 20, 2025, the college identified which individuals were affected and what information had been exposed.

While specific data types compromised haven't been publicly disclosed in the California AG filing, the personalized data breach notification letters sent to affected individuals on March 21, 2025 should contain detailed information about the specific personal data that was compromised in each case.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the St. Joseph’s College of Maine data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from St. Joseph’s College of Maine
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

St. Joseph’s College of Maine Overview

St. Joseph's College of Maine operates as a private Catholic liberal arts institution in Standish, Maine. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, the college serves as the sole Catholic higher education institution in Maine. The academic framework includes over 40 distinct programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and certificate levels.

The institution maintains operations on a 447-acre property bordering Sebago Lake, approximately 18 miles northwest of Portland. Academic instruction at St. Joseph's College is characterized by small class environments, with an average class size of 14 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The college's curriculum includes concentrations in healthcare fields, particularly nursing, alongside programs in business administration, education, exercise science, and biological sciences.

St. Joseph's College of Maine serves both traditional on-campus students and distance learners through its online education platform. The institution currently maintains enrollment figures approaching 2,000 students across all programs and delivery methods. As a regional employer, the college maintains a faculty and staff of approximately 350 individuals who support its educational mission and campus operations.

St. Joseph’s College of Maine Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the St. Joseph’s College of Maine data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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