Kaplan North America LLC: Kaplan Sued Over Breach That Exposed Users’ Sensitive Data

Kaplan North America Faces Class Action Over 2023 Data Breach Exposing Sensitive User Data

Kaplan North America LLC is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit after a 2023 data breach compromised the personal information of thousands of users and employees. The lawsuit, filed by former Kaplan student Melissa Perez on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleges the education company failed to adequately protect sensitive data, including names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers.

The breach impacted over 19,000 Maine residents, with the full scope of affected individuals yet to be determined. Perez seeks to represent a nationwide class of victims whose data was exposed. The legal action underscores growing scrutiny over corporate data security practices and the financial and reputational risks of failing to safeguard personal information.

The case highlights the ongoing challenges organizations face in preventing cyber incidents and the legal consequences of inadequate protections. Further developments in the lawsuit are expected as the proceedings unfold.

Source: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/kaplan-sued-over-breach-that-exposed-users-sensitive-data

Kaplan cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/kaplan

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