Understanding your Point Park University data breach notification letter
If a Point Park University letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.
Why you received this letter
Point Park University in Indiana has reported a data breach that occurred in September 2025. The incident potentially exposed personal information, leading to an official filing in September 2026. Affected individuals should take steps to monitor their accounts and secure their data.
Information the filing reports as involved
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Student ID Number
- Financial Aid Records
- Transcript and Academic Records
- Parent or Guardian Information
- Direct Deposit Account Details
- Home Address
What to do after the letter
Confirm the notice is genuine
A legitimate Point Park University notice references the specific incident reported to the Indiana Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.
Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection
The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.
Protect your accounts and credit
Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.
Check the record against the public filing
You can verify the Point Park University incident against the filing reported to the Indiana Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.
This page summarizes a data breach reported to the Indiana Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachCaseFile.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.