Have you had your personal data leaked by the University of Nottingham?
KP Law is investigating a significant cybersecurity incident which has compromised personal data held by the University of Nottingham.
In June 2026, the university confirmed that an unauthorised third party had accessed a significant amount of personal data held within its student record system. The incident is believed to affect current students, former students (alumni) and, in some cases, staff who had information stored within the system.
If you believe you may have been affected by this serious cyber incident, let KP Law know today.
On 10 June 2026, the University of Nottingham confirmed it had experienced a cyber-attack affecting its Campus Solutions student records system. The University believes an external cybercriminal group gained unauthorised access to personal information stored within the platform.
What information has been stolen?
While forensic investigations remain ongoing, information that may have been compromised includes:
KP Law is investigating whether affected individuals may be entitled to compensation following this incident.
If you were studying or working at the University of Nottingham in June 2026, you may be eligible to join our claim.
The University announced the breach after identifying unauthorised activity within its student records system.
The cybercriminal group known as ShinyHunters has publicly claimed responsibility for the attack and alleged that it obtained a large quantity of personal data. While the University has confirmed that a significant amount of information was accessed, forensic investigations are continuing to determine the exact scope of the incident.
The University has stated that it acted quickly after identifying suspicious activity by:
The investigation remains ongoing while the University works to establish exactly what information was accessed.
You may be eligible for the claim if you:
Under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you may be entitled to claim compensation if your personal information has been exposed because an organisation failed to protect it appropriately.
KP Law has extensive experience representing people affected by major data breaches and holding organisations accountable when personal information has been exposed.
We operate on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning there is nothing to pay unless your claim succeeds.
If you register your interest, our team will assess your circumstances and keep you informed as our investigation progresses. If we believe you may have a claim, we’ll explain the process clearly and guide you to the next step.
If you believe your data may have been accessed, you should follow the below steps to protect yourself from further harm:
Change your login details for CarGurus, and ensure your other accounts use strong, unique passwords. Customers were also advised to change passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) at the same time as a precautionary measure.
Stay alert for suspicious calls, texts or emails. Whilst the breach included limited betting account information and recent activity on accounts, there's still a risk that even limited personal information could be used in phishing scams.
Be aware of any unexpected activity on your accounts - consider getting a copy if your credit file to check for identity misuse after the breach.
Learn how to stay safe following a data breach:
While each case is judged on its own merits, there are some things we would typically look for when it comes to when claiming compensation following a data breach, cybercrime or other GDPR violation:
Financial loss
With stolen data, cybercriminals can make purchases using your bank and credit cards, apply for credit in your name, set up fraudulent bank accounts and access your existing online accounts.
Distress
GDPR failures, cybercrime and data breaches can have a significant impact on you, both mentally and physically. They can cause or exacerbate anxiety, stress and other psychological conditions.
Loss of privacy
Your questions answered
See our answers to the FAQs we get asked about the University of Nottingham Data Breach.
KP Law is an SRA-regulated nationwide law firm specialising in multi-claimant/group action claims. Our team represents tens of thousands of people who have been wronged by large corporations.
Recognised by the Legal 500 as a Tier One firm in Group Litigation, we are also a founding member of the Collective Redress Lawyers Association (CORLA),
The University of Nottingham has contacted individuals it believes may have been affected by the cyber incident.
If you have received a notification from the University, or you are concerned that your personal information may have been compromised, you can register your interest using our online form.
If you believe your information may have been exposed, you should take immediate steps to protect yourself.
This includes remaining vigilant for phishing emails and scam phone calls, monitoring your financial accounts, checking your credit report and changing passwords if you use the same credentials across multiple accounts.
If you believe you may have been affected by the University of Nottingham data breach, register to receive updates on our investigation.
We’ll keep you informed about the progress of the claim and let you know if and when you may be eligible to pursue compensation.
A group action claim allows many people who have been affected by the same incident to bring claims together.
Also known as a multi-party or multi-claimant action, group claims can provide an efficient way for individuals to seek compensation where the same organisation is responsible for the breach.
There is no cost to register your interest or join our claim.
If your claim succeeds, a success fee may be payable from your compensation. We’ll explain all potential costs before you decide whether to proceed.
If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t pay a penny.
If your personal information was stored within the affected University systems and you believe it may have been compromised, you may be eligible to join our claim.
Please complete our registration form and one of our team will be in touch with further information.
