Kaplan North America
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit
Posted: March 18, 2026 -- Kaplan North America data breach class action lawsuit investigation.
Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Kaplan North America and may be filing a class action lawsuit on behalf of victims.
Kaplan North America Data Breach Summary:
In mid-March of 2026, Kaplan North America disclosed a security incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive data, which took place on or around October 30 to November 18, 2025. Thousands of individuals were affected by the Kaplan North America data breach, and breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: name, Social Security number, and/or driver’s license number. As a result of the data breach, Kaplan North America is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.
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Kaplan North America Data Breach Details:
Kaplan North America suffered a cybersecurity incident in which an intruder gained access to its internal servers and extracted select files containing personal records. The unauthorized entry occurred over a span from October 30 to November 18, 2025. Once the breach was identified, Kaplan says it immediately isolated the affected systems, brought in outside cybersecurity experts to conduct a detailed examination, and contacted law enforcement agencies. The internal review process concluded on February 21, 2026, at which point the company confirmed that compromised files held sensitive identifiers belonging to some individuals.
The investigation established that the stolen materials included the names, Social Security numbers, and/or driver’s license numbers of some individuals. On March 17, 2026, the company mailed formal notices to affected individuals, explaining the scope of the exposure and advising on protective measures. These letters were accompanied by details on available support resources and emphasized steps such as monitoring credit activity for signs of misuse.
Kaplan North America arranged one full year of no-cost credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian for those notified. A dedicated toll-free helpline (1-833-931-4400) was established to handle inquiries during business hours. The organization has stated that it will make investments in its digital infrastructure and has already deployed supplementary safeguards to reduce the likelihood of similar events in the future.
About Kaplan North America:
Kaplan North America serves as the North American division of Kaplan, Inc., an educational services organization founded in 1938 and currently a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the division encompasses higher education and supplemental education segments, providing test preparation for standardized exams such as the SAT, ACT, MCAT, LSAT, and professional certifications; degree programs through partnerships with universities; and workforce training and institutional support services for businesses, universities, and other organizations across the region.
Additional Information:
Kaplan North America Data Breach Notification
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 Kaplan North America 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 Kaplan North America 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.