Tulane University Data Breach (2026): What Was Exposed & Free Credit Monitoring

✅ Official notice on file. Tulane University filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on May 12, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.

View the official notice · Read the letter (PDF)

Tulane University reported a data breach. The information involved includes Social Security number.

Key facts

Discovered Mar 12, 2026
Data exposed Social Security number
Reported to California AG May 12, 2026
Company helpline 1-844-425-3618

Free credit monitoring

Tulane University is offering 12 months of Experian IdentityWorks at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at www.experianidworks.com/3bcredit using the activation code printed on your letter.

What to do now

  1. Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
  2. Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
  3. Call the Tulane University helpline at 1-844-425-3618 if you have questions about your letter.

Timeline

  • Mar 12, 2026 — Tulane University discovers the incident
  • May 12, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General

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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Tulane University to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Tulane University. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.