7Southern California U Health Sciences Reports 2026 Data Breach

What may have been exposed

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Student ID Number
• Medical Record Number
• Health Insurance ID Number
• Financial Aid Records
• Transcript and Academic Records

What to do if you were affected

Based on the categories of information reported in this filing, these steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud.

• Freeze your credit

  Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.

• Watch your financial accounts

  Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.

• Check for medical identity theft

  Review the Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer for services or claims you never received, which can signal misuse of your medical identity.

• Stay alert to targeted scams

  Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.

• Keep your notification letter

  Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.