Where does the Central Oregon Community College case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Central Oregon Community College lodged with the Oregon Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: Central Oregon Community College Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Central Oregon Community College incident. The state report is dated February 28, 2025. The incident itself is dated December 19, 2024.

Timeline

71 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

December 19, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
February 28, 2025Report filed in OregonDate the notice was lodged with the Oregon Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Oregon
Date reported: February 28, 2025
Incident date: December 19, 2024
Receiving office: Oregon Attorney General

Case notes

Central Oregon Community College (COCC) has publicly acknowledged a data security incident, filing a breach notification on February 28, 2025. This event, which the college is actively investigating, initially occurred on December 19, 2024.

The specific nature of the breach has not been detailed in public records. Consequently, the precise categories of personal information involved in this incident remain unspecified. Individuals potentially affected are advised that their data may have been compromised.

The total number of individuals whose information may have been exposed through this breach is not currently available in the public filing. The college has not provided a specific count of affected persons as of the notification date.

To safeguard against potential misuse of their data, individuals should remain vigilant. Reviewing financial statements and credit reports regularly can help detect any unauthorized activity. It is also wise to be cautious of unexpected communications asking for personal details.

This information is derived from public filings made with regulatory bodies, documenting the facts as reported by Central Oregon Community College. These reports serve to inform the public about the circumstances surrounding the breach.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Central Oregon Community College case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Central Oregon Community College lodged with the Oregon Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: Oregon Attorney General

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