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What Happened?

On February 8, 2025, Chicago Public Schools became aware of a security incident involving Cleo, a third-party vendor that contains current and former CPS students' information on one of its servers. Upon detection, CPS launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity experts to determine the nature and scope of the incident. The investigation determined that an unauthorized third party gained access to a server used by Cleo to store student data. This breach affected both current and former students dating back to the 2017-2018 school year. CPS conducted a comprehensive review of the impacted data to determine what information was compromised and identified affected individuals. On March 7, 2025, CPS identified persons whose sensitive data was included in the impacted data. On March 7, 2025, CPS made a public disclosure and started sending out notice letters to the impacted individuals.

What Information Was Involved?

Upon information and belief, the following types of sensitive personal information may have been compromised:
  • Students’ names,
  • Dates of birth,
  • Genders,
  • Chicago Public Schools student ID numbers,
  • Medicaid ID numbers, and
  • Dates of Medicaid program eligibility

How do you know if you are affected?

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected users are entitled to compensation. If you have experienced a disruption in service from Chicago Public Schools there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out if you are eligible for compensation.

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Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools is the fourth largest school district in the United States, with a current enrollment of more than 320,00 students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Know Your Legal Rights After a Data Breach Incident

A data breach occurs when sensitive, confidential, or protected information is accessed, disclosed, or stolen without authorization. This may include personal data, financial information, medical information, or business secrets.

Our firm provides the following services:

  • Investigating the breach and determining liability.
  • Filing lawsuits or claims against negligent companies.
  • Helping recover financial damages.
  • Advising on legal steps to protect your rights.

As a consumer, you have the right to:

  • Be notified of the breach under U.S. laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if applicable.
  • Seek compensation for financial or reputational harm.
  • Take legal action against the entity responsible for negligence.

Depending on the case, you may be entitled to:

  • Reimbursement for financial losses (e.g., identity theft).
  • Compensation for emotional distress or loss of privacy.
  • Punitive damages if negligence is proven.

Yes, time is critical. If you suspect your data has been compromised:

  • Secure your accounts by changing passwords.
  • Monitor your credit reports for unusual activity.
  • Contact a law firm to explore legal options for compensation.

Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

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