People whose personal information was compromised in a 2025 Columbia University data breach may qualify for payments of up to $8,500 under a $16.1 million settlement.
WHO:People whose personal information was compromised in the breach
WHAT:A $16.1 million settlement offers eligible people payments of up to $8,500.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 7:57 AM ET
WHERE:Columbia University
WHY:The settlement provides payments to people whose personal information was compromised in the data breach.
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