Perkins School for the Blind data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Perkins School for the Blind
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- January 14, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
Perkins School for the Blind is an educational institution providing specialized services and resources for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. As an educational entity, the school typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including student academic records, health-related data, and parent or guardian contact details. This data breach was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to certain systems occurred. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the school, it indicates that your personal information or that of a dependent may have been involved in this incident. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity protection services being offered.
See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the Perkins School for the Blind incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the Perkins School for the Blind data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Did Perkins School for the Blind offer free credit monitoring?
- Check your letter from Perkins School for the Blind. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
- Can I sue Perkins School for the Blind over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in New Hampshire and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- Do I need a Perkins School for the Blind data breach lawyer or attorney?
- Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
- Is there a Perkins School for the Blind data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Perkins School for the Blind. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- Is the Perkins School for the Blind data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Perkins School for the Blind in the mail matches the breach Perkins School for the Blind reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General on January 14, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Perkins School for the Blind through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a Perkins School for the Blind data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Perkins School for the Blind settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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