What is the claim deadline for the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Data Breach Settlement?

November 16, 2026. Claims are filed free at albanycollegesettlement.com.

How long until I get paid from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Data Breach Settlement?

Not before the final approval hearing on December 10, 2026; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.

What happens if I do nothing?

You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by October 16, 2026.

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Data Breach Settlement

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Where this case stands

Accepting claims until November 16, 2026

The final approval hearing is set for December 10, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.

Pending in the Supreme Court of Albany County, New York (No. 906277-25).

October 16, 2026
Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
November 16, 2026 · upcoming
Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
December 10, 2026 · upcoming
Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.

What happened

In August 2024, a criminal third party gained unauthorized access to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' network. The incident may have exposed names, Social Security numbers, financial information, birth and marriage certificates, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, health insurance information, medical information, and/or student information. ACPHS denies all claims, allegations, liability, or wrongdoing, but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continuing the lawsuit.

Do you qualify?

People who were sent notice that their private information was potentially impacted in the August 2024 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences data security incident.

How to file

Submit a valid and timely Claim Form online or download the Claim Form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. The claim deadline is November 16, 2026.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Data Breach Settlement?: November 16, 2026. Claims are filed free at albanycollegesettlement.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
What is the status of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Data Breach Settlement?: Accepting claims until November 16, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for December 10, 2026. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
How long until I get paid from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Data Breach Settlement?: Not before the final approval hearing on December 10, 2026; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
Is the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Claims are filed only at albanycollegesettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
What happens if I do nothing?: You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by October 16, 2026.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →

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