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University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement
If the University of St. Thomas mailed you a letter about its 2025 data incident, you may be able to claim reimbursement for related losses plus three years of free credit monitoring, or an alternative $50 cash payment.
You may be eligible if you reside in the United States and were mailed a Notice Letter by the University of St. Thomas stating that your personal information was potentially compromised in the data incident that occurred between July 25 and August 12, 2025. Exclusions include UST and related entities' officers and directors, people who validly request exclusion, the assigned judges and their staff and family, and anyone found guilty of involvement in the data incident. Payout: Up to $500.00 for ordinary losses and up to $4,500.00 for extraordinary losses (each with third-party documentation); a $100.00 payment related to Sensitive Personal Information (with third-party documentation); plus three (3) years of one-bureau credit monitoring and identity theft protection with at least $1,000,000.00 in identity theft insurance. Alternatively, class members may claim a $50.00 cash payment in lieu of documented reimbursement or credit monitoring. Proof of purchase is optional. Claim deadline: September 28, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on July 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may be eligible if you live in the United States and received a mailed notice from the University of St. Thomas saying your personal information was potentially compromised in its July 25 - August 12, 2025 data incident.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
You may be eligible if you reside in the United States and were mailed a Notice Letter by the University of St. Thomas stating that your personal information was potentially compromised in the data incident that occurred between July 25 and August 12, 2025. Exclusions include UST and related entities' officers and directors, people who validly request exclusion, the assigned judges and their staff and family, and anyone found guilty of involvement in the data incident.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Simpluris via the official claim form before September 28, 2026.
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1Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
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2Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Optional.
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3Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Simpluris.
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4Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before September 28, 2026.
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5Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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Common questions
Is the University of St. Thomas Data Breach settlement legitimate?
Yes — the University of St. Thomas Data Breach settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Simpluris. File only through the official settlement website (ustdatasettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on July 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
You may be eligible if you reside in the United States and were mailed a Notice Letter by the University of St. Thomas stating that your personal information was potentially compromised in the data incident that occurred between July 25 and August 12, 2025. Exclusions include UST and related entities' officers and directors, people who validly request exclusion, the assigned judges and their staff and family, and anyone found guilty of involvement in the data incident.
How much can I get from the University of St. Thomas Data Breach settlement?
Up to $500.00 for ordinary losses and up to $4,500.00 for extraordinary losses (each with third-party documentation); a $100.00 payment related to Sensitive Personal Information (with third-party documentation); plus three (3) years of one-bureau credit monitoring and identity theft protection with at least $1,000,000.00 in identity theft insurance. Alternatively, class members may claim a $50.00 cash payment in lieu of documented reimbursement or credit monitoring. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is September 28, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Optional. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
Where is the official University of St. Thomas Data Breach Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Simpluris. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Status history
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.