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

✅ Official notice on file. Nelson University filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Jun 15, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.

View the official notice · Read the letter (PDF)

Nelson University reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number, date of birth, username / password, phone number, home address.

Key facts

Incident type Network intrusion
Data exposed Social Security number, Date of birth, Username / password, Phone number, Home address
Reported to California AG Jun 15, 2026
Company helpline 1-888-743-0023

Free credit monitoring

Nelson University is offering 12 months of credit monitoring at no cost to people who received the 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. Your date of birth is often used to verify identity: add a fraud alert to your credit file so lenders must confirm it is really you.
  3. Change the password on this account and on any other site where you reused it, and turn on two-factor authentication.
  4. Be wary of calls or texts that mention this incident and ask for codes or payment.
  5. Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
  6. Call the Nelson University helpline at 1-888-743-0023 if you have questions about your letter.

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