Life University Confirms Data Breach Following July 2024 Cybersecurity Incident | Console and Associates, P.C.
On April 2, 2025, Life University filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access parts of the company’s computer network. In this notice, Life University explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, dates of birth, student identification numbers, tax identification numbers, and Social Security Numbers. Upon completing its investigation, Life University began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Life University, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Life University data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Data Breach Affecting Life University?
The Life University data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Life University’s filing with the Attorney General of Vermont provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Life University also posted a website notice that provides additional details about the incident.
According to these sources, on July 30, 2024, Life University experienced a network disruption impacting the organization’s IT network. In response, Life University disconnected its systems and then brought on a team of outside cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.
While this investigation is ongoing, Life University confirmed that an unauthorized party may have been able to access portions of its IT network containing confidential information belonging to certain individuals.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Life University reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your first name, last name, date of birth, student identification number, tax identification number, and Social Security Number.
On April 2, 2025, Life University sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Life University
Life University is a private institution located in Marietta, Georgia, specializing in health and wellness education, with a particular emphasis on chiropractic studies. Founded in 1974 by Dr. Sid E. Williams, the university offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across fields such as biology, nutrition, and psychology. Notably, it hosts the world’s largest single-campus chiropractic college. The campus spans 110 acres and features 19 buildings, along with over five miles of walking trails. Life University generates annual revenues of approximately $85.4 million. The institution employs around 183 academic staff members and serves a student body of approximately 2,692.
