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Understanding your St. Joseph College of Maine data breach notification letter

If a St. Joseph College of Maine 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

St. Joseph College of Maine reported a data security incident to Maryland authorities on March 21, 2025, involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal information. The breach compromised student and parent data, including identifiers, academic records, and financial aid details. Individuals affected should review the exposed data types and consider protective steps to safeguard their identity.

Information the filing reports as involved

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Student ID Number
  • Parent or Guardian Information
  • Financial Aid Records
  • Transcript and Academic Records
  • Mailing Address

What to do after the letter

  1. Confirm the notice is genuine

    A legitimate St. Joseph College of Maine notice references the specific incident reported to the Maryland 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Check the record against the public filing

    You can verify the St. Joseph College of Maine incident against the filing reported to the Maryland Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.

This page summarizes a data breach reported to the Maryland Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachCaseFile.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.

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