Where does the Dartmouth College case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Dartmouth 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: Dartmouth College Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Dartmouth College incident. The state report is dated November 24, 2025. The incident itself is dated August 9, 2025.

Timeline

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

August 9, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
November 24, 2025Report filed in OregonDate the notice was lodged with the Oregon Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Oregon
Date reported: November 24, 2025
Incident date: August 9, 2025
Receiving office: Oregon Attorney General

Case notes

Dartmouth College reported a data breach to regulators in Oregon on November 24, 2025. The public filing indicates that the incident took place on August 9, 2025, and that an investigation into the matter is currently underway.

The specific types of personal information involved in this incident were not detailed in the public record. Similarly, the number of individuals whose data may have been affected was not specified. Those who receive a direct notification from Dartmouth College should review it carefully for details pertinent to their situation.

Following any report of a data incident, it is prudent to remain vigilant. Individuals should monitor their financial accounts and credit reports for any unusual activity. Many financial institutions offer alerts for suspicious transactions that can be enabled.

It is also advisable to strengthen online security practices. Consider using strong, unique passwords for all online accounts and enabling multi-factor authentication wherever possible. Be cautious of unsolicited communications, such as emails, texts, or phone calls, that request personal information, as these could be phishing attempts.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Dartmouth College case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Dartmouth 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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