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Columbia Data Breach: Claim Your Share of $16.1M
28 Oct
Summary
- Columbia University offers settlements from a $16.1 million fund.
- The settlement addresses a data breach that occurred last year.
- Affected individuals can now file claims to receive compensation.

Columbia University has initiated the process for individuals affected by a data breach to claim a portion of a $16.1 million settlement. This settlement was agreed upon in September, following a proposed class action lawsuit concerning the incident.
The university's agreement provides a mechanism for those impacted by the breach to file claims and receive compensation. The resolution marks a significant step in addressing the aftermath of the data security incident that occurred last year, offering financial recourse to the affected parties.