Where does The University of Pennsylvania case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report The University of Pennsylvania lodged with the South Carolina 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: The University of Pennsylvania Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for The University of Pennsylvania incident. The state report is dated December 1, 2025.

Timeline

December 1, 2025Report filed in South CarolinaDate the notice was lodged with the South Carolina Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: South Carolina
Date reported: December 1, 2025
Receiving office: South Carolina Attorney General

Case notes

The University of Pennsylvania officially reported a data security incident to regulatory authorities in South Carolina on December 1, 2025. This filing indicates that some personal information entrusted to the institution may have been compromised during an event.

Specific details concerning the nature of the breach, including the type of incident that occurred and the categories of personal information affected, were not provided in the public disclosure. Similarly, the number of individuals potentially impacted remains unspecified in the available documentation.

As of the filing date, the incident is under investigation by The University of Pennsylvania. The exact date when the breach occurred is also currently unknown. The purpose of this regulatory filing is to inform affected individuals and ensure compliance with state notification requirements.

Individuals who receive direct notifications related to this incident from The University of Pennsylvania should review them carefully for any specific guidance provided. It is always prudent to remain vigilant for suspicious activity across your personal accounts and communications.

General protective measures include placing a fraud alert on your credit reports with the three major credit bureaus. Regularly monitor your financial statements and credit reports for any unauthorized transactions or newly opened accounts. If anything suspicious is identified, report it immediately to the relevant financial institutions and credit bureaus.

All information presented here is derived solely from the public disclosures made by The University of Pennsylvania to regulatory authorities in South Carolina.

Questions about this case file

Where does The University of Pennsylvania case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report The University of Pennsylvania lodged with the South Carolina 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: South Carolina Attorney General

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