Lincoln University (“LU”) — Number of Impacted Individuals Not Yet Disclosed
On or about October 21, 2025, LU reported a significant cybersecurity incident (the “Data Breach”) to the California Attorney General’s Office. The Data Breach occurred when an unauthorized actor gained access to LU’s computer systems. LU engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate the incident and notified federal law enforcement.
LU is a private university in Oakland, California which was founded in 1919. It offers both undergraduate and graduate programs for more than 500 students, with a strong focus on business, finance, and international business.
LU sent data breach notification letters to those affected and offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian. If you received a Data Breach notification letter from LU, it confirms that your information was potentially impacted.
What information is involved in the Lincoln University Data Breach?
Compromised information may include:
First and Last Name
Social Security Number
Your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes details that can be used to identify you. It plays a key role in defining your identity. Organizations are legally obligated to safeguard this data, and failure to do so can result in statutory fines and other legal consequences. If PII is stolen, it may be exploited by criminals to commit identity fraud.
A specific category of PII is Protected Health Information (PHI), which pertains to personal medical data. PHI is safeguarded under both federal and state regulations. Entities such as healthcare providers and businesses that manage PHI must ensure its security. Just like PII, compromised PHI can be misused by identity thieves, and it’s common for cybercriminals to use both types of information together.
If your data has been exposed in a breach, one of the most effective steps you can take is to enroll in credit and identity monitoring services promptly.
California offers extra protections and legal rights to its residents through the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from LU, your personal, financial, and/or medical information may be at risk. This type of data can be exploited by identity thieves to commit fraud and other crimes.