Where does the Lee University case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Lee University 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: Lee University Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Lee University incident. The state report is dated March 25, 2025. The incident itself is dated March 9, 2024.

Timeline

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

March 9, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
March 25, 2025Report filed in OregonDate the notice was lodged with the Oregon Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Oregon
Date reported: March 25, 2025
Incident date: March 9, 2024
Receiving office: Oregon Attorney General

Case notes

Lee University, operating in Oregon, disclosed a data breach that occurred on March 9, 2024. The institution officially filed notice of this security incident on March 25, 2025, with regulatory bodies, as part of its obligations following such an event.

The public filing does not specify the exact nature of the breach event, nor does it detail the precise categories of personal information that may have been exposed. Therefore, it is important to understand that the specific data involved remains broadly referred to as 'personal information' within the available records.

At present, the incident is reported as being 'investigating,' indicating ongoing efforts to understand the full scope and impact of the breach. The number of individuals potentially affected by this event has also not been specified in the publicly available information.

Individuals who believe their information may have been compromised are advised to remain vigilant. Review financial statements and credit reports for any unusual activity. Additionally, consider exercising caution with unsolicited communications that request personal details, and update passwords for online accounts, especially those sharing credentials with the university.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Lee University case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Lee University 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.

Oregon data breaches

Filing source: Oregon Attorney General

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