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Skidmore College Data Breach Settlement

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 11, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Skidmore College suffered a cybersecurity incident discovered in February 2023 that potentially compromised the private information of students, former employees, and applicants. The college notified affected individuals in or around September 15, 2023, and has agreed to settle the resulting class action lawsuit without admitting wrongdoing.

Do you qualify?

Anyone residing in the United States who was notified in or around September 15, 2023, that their private information was potentially compromised in the incident, or anyone who was a student, former employee, or applicant of Skidmore College prior to February 15, 2023, and believes their information was involved but did not receive written notice.

How to file

Submit a claim form online or by mail that includes your Unique Class Member ID from the postcard notice sent to you, or if you didn't receive notice, provide non-self-prepared documentation showing you were a student, former employee, or applicant prior to February 15, 2023. The claim deadline is August 11, 2025.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the Skidmore College Data Breach Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 11, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Skidmore College Data Breach Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the Skidmore College Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at skidmoresettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Skidmore College Data Breach Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.

This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.

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