Where does the Dartmouth College case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Dartmouth College lodged with the Texas 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 25, 2025. The incident itself is dated August 9, 2025.

Timeline

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

August 9, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
November 25, 2025Report filed in TexasDate the notice was lodged with the Texas Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Texas
Date reported: November 25, 2025
Incident date: August 9, 2025
Receiving office: Texas Attorney General

Case notes

Dartmouth College publicly disclosed a data security incident on November 25, 2025, according to regulatory filings. The event, which occurred on August 9, 2025, involved the exposure of personal information, and an investigation into its scope and nature is currently underway.

The specific types of personal information affected in this incident have not been detailed in the public records available at the time of reporting. Consequently, the full scope of potentially exposed data remains under investigation by Dartmouth College.

Individuals who receive direct notification from Dartmouth College are advised to carefully review their letters for precise information regarding the nature of the breach and any specific data points that may have been involved. These notifications typically provide personalized guidance relevant to each affected individual.

As a general precaution, it is recommended to remain vigilant for any suspicious communications or activity across your online accounts. Consider enabling multi-factor authentication where available and exercising caution with unsolicited requests for personal details, given that the exact nature of the exposed information is unspecified.

This incident was reported in Texas, underscoring the official disclosure made by Dartmouth College to state regulators regarding this data security event.

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 Texas 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: Texas Attorney General

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