Relay Graduate School of Education data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Relay Graduate School of Education
- Reported to
- Indiana Attorney General
- Filed
- January 10, 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
Relay Graduate School of Education is an accredited institution of higher learning that specializes in teacher training and graduate-level degree programs. As an educational entity, the school typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including academic records, government identification numbers, and financial aid documentation for its students and staff. This data breach was officially reported to the Indiana Attorney General in 2025 following a security incident involving the unauthorized access of these systems. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely contained within the affected files. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity monitoring services being offered to protect your information.
See every breach reported in Indiana or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the Relay Graduate School of Education incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the Relay Graduate School of Education 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 Relay Graduate School of Education offer free credit monitoring?
- Look for an enrollment code in your Relay Graduate School of Education notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
- Can I sue Relay Graduate School of Education over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Indiana 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 Relay Graduate School of Education 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 Relay Graduate School of Education 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 Relay Graduate School of Education. 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 Relay Graduate School of Education data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Relay Graduate School of Education in the mail matches the breach Relay Graduate School of Education reported to the Indiana Attorney General on January 10, 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 Relay Graduate School of Education through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a Relay Graduate School of Education data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Relay Graduate School of Education 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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