Kaplan Data Breach: What You Need to Know and What You Can Do Next

Kaplan North America, a major provider of educational and professional training services, recently disclosed a data breach that may have exposed highly sensitive personal information belonging to potentially hundreds of thousands of individuals.

If you received a notice from Kaplan or if you believe your information may have been impacted, you’re not alone, and you may have legal options. Contact Morgan & Morgan for a free case evaluation to learn more.

What Happened With the Kaplan Data Breach?

According to disclosures filed with state regulators, Kaplan experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to its internal systems.

The breach is believed to have occurred between October 30, 2025, and November 18, 2025, when an unauthorized actor accessed Kaplan’s network and exfiltrated sensitive files.

Although the incident was discovered in February 2026, affected individuals were not notified until March 17, 2026, raising potential concerns about delayed disclosure.

What Information Was Exposed in the Kaplan Data Breach?

While the exact data impacted may vary by individual, reports indicate that the compromised information may include:

• Full names
• Social Security numbers
• Driver’s license numbers

This type of information is particularly sensitive and can significantly increase the risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and long-term privacy harm.

How Many People Were Affected by the Kaplan Data Breach?

The total scope of the breach is still coming into focus, but early reports suggest it may be substantial, with over 173,000 individuals in Texas alone impacted. Tens of thousands more have been reported in other states, including Maine. Some estimates suggest the number of affected individuals could be significantly higher nationwide.

As investigations continue, that number may grow.

Why This Breach Is Especially Concerning

This data breach raises serious concerns for several reasons.

Firstly, highly sensitive data was exposed in the Kaplan data breach. Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers are among the most valuable forms of personal data for identity thieves.

Secondly, this particular breach involved extended unauthorized access, lasting for weeks before being contained.

Lastly, individuals were not notified until months after the breach occurred, potentially increasing the risk of misuse.
When companies collect and store this level of personal information, they have a legal obligation to implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards and promptly notify affected individuals when something goes wrong.

What Should I Do if I Was Affected by the Kaplan Data Breach?

If you received a data breach notification from Kaplan, consider taking the following steps immediately:

• Review the notice carefully to understand what information was exposed
• Enroll in credit monitoring or identity protection services offered by the company
• Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity
• Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus
• Change passwords and security questions on important accounts
   

Even if you haven’t noticed fraud yet, stolen personal data can be used months or even years later.

Your Legal Rights After a Data Breach

When a company fails to properly protect sensitive personal information, affected individuals may have the right to pursue legal action.

Depending on the circumstances, victims of a data breach may be entitled to compensation for:

• Out-of-pocket expenses related to fraud or identity theft
• Time spent monitoring accounts or resolving issues
• Loss of privacy
• Increased risk of future harm

Law firms across the country have already begun investigating whether Kaplan took adequate steps to secure its systems and whether affected individuals may have viable claims.

How Morgan & Morgan Can Help

The fault of data breaches doesn’t lie solely with hackers. These breaches are also failures of responsibility.

At Morgan & Morgan, our attorneys are actively investigating data breach incidents and fighting to hold companies accountable when they fail to safeguard consumer data.

If you received a notice from Kaplan or believe your information may have been exposed, you may be eligible to take action.

Contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.