EVIT
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: August 10, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the EVIT data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by EVIT.

EVIT data breach summary:

Approximately 208,000 individuals were affected by the EVIT data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, dates of birth, social security numbers, student ID numbers, race/ethnicity, parent/guardian names, phone numbers, email addresses.

On January 9, 2024, the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) experienced a cyber-incident involving unauthorized access to its computer network. Although EVIT claims the incident had minimal impact on daily operations, EVIT promptly initiated an investigation, secured its systems, reported the breach to the three largest consumer reporting agencies, notified the appropriate authorities, and reached out to those who may have been affected.

EVIT claims to have engaged a third-party firm to conduct a thorough review of all potentially affected files. The review was recently concluded, identifying certain individuals as potentially impacted by this incident.

As a result of the data breach, EVIT is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the EVIT data breach may be found here: EVIT Data Breach Notification, and here: EVIT Notice of January 2024 Data Breach.

About EVIT:

East Valley Institute of Technology is a public career and technical education district located in Mesa, Arizona. It serves high school students from various school districts in the East Valley area, offering a range of career-focused programs designed to prepare students for the workforce or further education. EVIT provides training in fields such as health sciences, automotive technology, culinary arts, information technology, and cosmetology, among others. The institute partners with local businesses and industry professionals to ensure that its programs align with current industry standards and workforce needs.

Students at EVIT have access to hands-on learning experiences, which complement their academic studies at their home high schools. Upon completing their programs, students can earn industry-recognized certifications, which can enhance their employability or support their pursuit of higher education. EVIT also offers adult education programs in similar fields, catering to individuals seeking to gain new skills or change careers. The institute operates multiple campuses in the East Valley, providing accessible education and training opportunities to a diverse student population.

The EVIT Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the EVIT data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by EVIT or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.