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Understanding your Lewis and Clark College data breach notification letter

If a Lewis and Clark College letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.

Why you received this letter

Lewis and Clark College has confirmed a data security incident, potentially exposing sensitive personal and academic information. The breach includes data such as Full Name, Social Security Number, and financial aid details. Individuals affected should monitor their financial accounts for suspicious activity.

Information the filing reports as involved

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Student ID Number
  • Parent or Guardian Information
  • Financial Aid Records
  • Transcript and Academic Records
  • Direct Deposit Account Details

What to do after the letter

  1. Confirm the notice is genuine

    A legitimate Lewis and Clark College notice references the specific incident reported to the Idaho Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.

  2. Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection

    The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.

  3. Protect your accounts and credit

    Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.

  4. Check the record against the public filing

    You can verify the Lewis and Clark College incident against the filing reported to the Idaho Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.

This page summarizes a data breach reported to the Idaho Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachInformation.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.

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