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Princeton University

Disclosed Jul 8, 20228,740 affectedConfirmed

Official notice

What is known

People affected8,740 (as reported by the organization)
DisclosedJul 8, 2022
HappenedApr 28, 2020
AttackNot stated
Data exposedNot stated
SectorEducation · US
StatusConfirmed

Sources

Official noticeoag.ca.gov
California Attorney General breach notice: Princeton University
Official noticein.gov
Indiana Attorney General 2022 data breach report: Princeton University

Notices filed

Residents of CAJul 8, 2022
California AGCount not stated
Residents of INJul 11, 2022
Indiana AG39 people

Other breaches at Princeton University

Phishing attack exposes Princeton alumni and donor databasePhishing exposed names, emails, phone numbers and addresses.PhishingEducationUSUnverifiedNov 15, 2025Breach, details not statedBreach notice filed with the Indiana AG, details not stated.97 affectedEducationUSMar 23, 2017
History of this record
records_basis2026-09-25
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records2026-09-25
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Added2026-09-25
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First seen 2026-09-25 (California AG), confirmed by California AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.

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