Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Education
  • Entity Name: Dordt University
  • Street Address: 700 7th St NE
  • City: Sioux Center
  • State, or Country if outside the US: IA
  • Zip Code: 51250

Submitted By

  • Name: Dominic Paluzzi
  • Title: Attorney
  • Firm name (if different than entity): McDonald Hopkins
  • Telephone Number: (248) 220-1356
  • Email Address: dpaluzzi@mcdonaldhopkins.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Attorney

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 34251
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 23
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: April 21, 2024
  • Date Breach Discovered: June 19, 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: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: July 11, 2025
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: LETTER_A-_ADULT_SSN_12-24_Rev1_-_REDACTED_36493391v1.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: Experian, 12 months