Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Education
  • Entity Name: Linn Benton Community College
  • Street Address: 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW
  • City: Albany
  • State, or Country if outside the US: PA
  • Zip Code: 97321

Submitted By

  • Name: Lauren Godfrey
  • Title: Attorney
  • Firm name (if different than entity): Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP
  • Telephone Number: (412) 870-4129
  • Email Address: lgodfrey@constangy.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Counsel

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 15008
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 3
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: December 21, 24
  • Date Breach Discovered: February 24, 2025
  • Description of the Breach:
    • External system breach (hacking)
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with:

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Telephone
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: February 28, 2025
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: ME_Regulatory_Letter.pdf
  • Date of any previous (within 12 months) breach notifications:
  • Were identity theft protection services offered: Yes
  • If yes, please provide the duration, the provider of the service and a brief description of the service: IDX 12 months