What Is This About?

If you recently received a letter or an email from The Institute of Culinary Education (the “Institute”) informing you that your sensitive personal information was compromised in a data breach, we would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies. The Institute of Culinary Education recently disclosed that it was the victim of a data breach that exposed individuals’ sensitive personal and protected health information.

What Happened?

Sometime before or on about May 5, 2025, The Institute of Culinary Education became aware of suspicious activity related to its systems. Upon detection, the Institute 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 accessed and potentially acquired sensitive personal and protected health information on May 5, 2025. The Institute conducted a thorough review of the impacted data to identify the affected individuals. On September 26, 2025, The Institute of Culinary Education began mailing notice letters to impacted individuals. On October 8, 2025, the breach was publicly announced.

What Information Was Impacted?

Upon information and belief, the following types of sensitive personal and protected health information may have been compromised:
    • Names;
    • Social Security number;
    • Date of birth;
    • Driver’s license number; and
    • U.S. alien registration number.
 

What Action Can You Take?

My Data Breach Attorney is investigating whether affected users are entitled to compensation. If you received a notice from The Institute of Culinary Education there is no cost or obligation to participate. Complete the form above to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.

About The Institute of Culinary Education

The Institute of Culinary Education, headquartered in New York, New York, is a leading culinary school offering professional training in culinary arts, pastry and baking, hospitality, and culinary management. The Institute also provides continuing education and recreational cooking courses. The Institute operates campuses in New York and Los Angeles and offers online programs as well.

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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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