ECSI Data Breach Settlement
$100–$5,000
Verified November 15, 2026 against datasettlementecsi.comFound via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Where this case stands
Accepting claims until December 21, 2026
The final approval hearing is set for January 11, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
Pending in the United States District Court For the Western District of Pennsylvania (No. 2:24-cv-00666-CCW).
- November 20, 2026 · upcomingOpt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- December 21, 2026 · upcomingClaim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- January 11, 2027 · upcomingFinal approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
The lawsuit claims Educational Computer Systems, Inc. failed to protect personal information during a criminal cyberattack on its website between October 29, 2023 and February 12, 2024. The settlement resolves claims by individuals whose personal identifying information may have been impacted.
Do you qualify?
Individuals whose personal identifying information was potentially impacted by the ECSI website security incident between October 29, 2023 and February 12, 2024 may be eligible.
What the settlement pays
Alternative cash payment estimated at approximately $100, subject to pro rata reduction or increase; or reimbursement of documented unreimbursed losses up to $5,000.
How to file
Submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail postmarked by December 21, 2026. You can request reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses up to $5,000, or request an alternative cash payment estimated at approximately $100 without proof of losses.
Common questions
- How much does the ECSI Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $100–$5,000.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
- What is the claim deadline for the ECSI Data Breach Settlement?
- December 21, 2026. Claims are filed free at datasettlementecsi.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Do I need proof of purchase for the ECSI Data Breach Settlement?
- No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
- What is the status of the ECSI Data Breach Settlement?
- Accepting claims until December 21, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for January 11, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
- How long until I get paid from the ECSI Data Breach Settlement?
- Not before the final approval hearing on January 11, 2027; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Is the ECSI Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed only at datasettlementecsi.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 Educational Computer Systems, Inc. separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by November 20, 2026.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →
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