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Columbia to settle June 2025 data breach lawsuit for $16.1 million
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Columbia University agreed to a $16.1 million settlement for a June 2025 data breach that exposed personal information of nearly 870,000 individuals, including applicants and affiliates. The settlement provides credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and reimbursements, alongside commitments to strengthen cybersecurity practices.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security: Cybersecurity.
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You must treat cybersecurity failures like legal and financial risks after Columbia's costly data breach settlement made it clear that lax data protection can lead to significant payouts and reputational damage. Strengthening your security now can keep you out of court and protect your business value.
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