Hope College Data Breach Settlement: $1.5M

Anyone whose personal information was compromised in the data breach discovered by Hope College on or around September 27, 2022, is included in this settlement.

If you received a Notice of Settlement by mail or were previously notified by Hope College that your data may have been exposed, you are considered a member of the Settlement Class and your rights are affected.

If you're unsure about your eligibility or didn't receive a notice, contact the Settlement Administrator for clarification.

Yes. Along with your claim form, you will need to submit supporting documentation for out-of-pocket losses incurred as a result of the data breach. Examples of appropriate documentation includes receipts (not self-prepared), financial statements, or credit card statements.

Hope College is settling a data breach lawsuit for $1.5 million after a 2022 incident exposed student information. The breach, discovered on September 27th, 2022, may have compromised sensitive data like Social Security numbers, birthdays, and ID numbers. While Hope College denies any wrongdoing, the settlement offers options for affected students.

Those impacted can choose between one year of credit monitoring with identity theft insurance, reimbursement for up to $5,000 in expenses related to the breach (including things like bank fees or costs incurred due to fraud), or a cash payment from a pool of remaining settlement funds. The lawsuit alleges Hope College failed to properly safeguard student data, but regardless of fault, this settlement offers resources to help students potentially affected by the breach.

If you were notified by Hope College in December 2022 that your information may have been compromised, you're likely included in this settlement. You can review the details and choose your preferred compensation method through the settlement website.