Kaplan North America Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal Information of Thousands On March 23, 2026, Murphy Law Firm announced an investigation into a data breach at Kaplan North America, LLC, after the company detected suspicious activity on its network. A subsequent forensic investigation revealed that cybercriminals had infiltrated Kaplan’s inadequately secured systems, gaining access to files containing sensitive personal data belonging to thousands of individuals. The exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers, putting affected individuals at risk of identity theft and fraud. The compromised data may now be circulating on the dark web or in the hands of malicious actors. Kaplan has notified impacted individuals, and Murphy Law Firm is evaluating legal options, including a potential class action lawsuit, to seek damages for those affected. The firm specializes in data breach litigation and has a history of securing recoveries for victims of similar incidents.

Kaplan North America Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Over 220,000 Individuals Kaplan North America LLC, a major educational services provider based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, confirmed a data breach affecting thousands of individuals across the U.S. and Canada. The company, a division of Kaplan Inc. and owned by Graham Holdings Co., disclosed that an unauthorized actor accessed its network between October 30 and November 18, 2025, compromising files containing sensitive personal data. The breach was discovered during an investigation concluded on February 21, 2026. Kaplan responded by securing its systems, engaging external cybersecurity experts, and notifying law enforcement. Affected individuals began receiving written notifications on March 17, 2026. The exposed data includes names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers, putting victims at risk of identity theft and fraud. The breach impacted at least 221,408 individuals, with notable concentrations in Texas (173,676), South Carolina (26,612), Maine (19,075), and Rhode Island (2,045). Class action law firm Shamis & Gentile P.A. is investigating the incident and potential legal claims for affected individuals. Those impacted may be eligible for compensation related to identity monitoring, financial losses, or other damages.

Kaplan North America Faces Class Action Over 2023 Data Breach Exposing Sensitive User Data Kaplan North America LLC is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit after a 2023 data breach compromised the personal information of thousands of users and employees. The lawsuit, filed by former Kaplan student Melissa Perez on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleges the education company failed to adequately protect sensitive data, including names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. The breach impacted over 19,000 Maine residents, with the full scope of affected individuals yet to be determined. Perez seeks to represent a nationwide class of victims whose data was exposed. The legal action underscores growing scrutiny over corporate data security practices and the financial and reputational risks of failing to safeguard personal information. The case highlights the ongoing challenges organizations face in preventing cyber incidents and the legal consequences of inadequate protections. Further developments in the lawsuit are expected as the proceedings unfold.