University of Nottingham Data Breach
Have you had your personal data leaked by the University of Nottingham?
Have you had your personal data leaked by Nottingham University?
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.
Have you studied or worked at the University of Nottingham?
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:
- Full names
- Home and postal addresses
- Email addresses
- Telephone numbers
- National Insurance numbers
- Student IDs and staff IDs
- Course and academic information
- Financial information held within the system
- Student finance information
- Billing and payment records
- Special category data (including protected characteristics)
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.
What do we know about the University of Nottingham data breach?
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.
How has the University of Nottingham responded to the breach?
The University has stated that it acted quickly after identifying suspicious activity by:
- Taking the affected student records system offline
- Launching an independent forensic investigation
- Working with third-party cyber security specialists
- Reporting the incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Reporting the incident to Action Fraud
- Contacting individuals believed to have been affected
The investigation remains ongoing while the University works to establish exactly what information was accessed.
You may be eligible for the claim if you:
- Are a current or former student of the University of Nottingham
- Applied to study at the University and provided personal information
- Worked for the University and believe your data may have been stored within the affected system
- Have received a notification from the University regarding the cyber incident
- Believe your personal information may have been compromised
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.
What happens next for University of Nottingham students, alumni and staff?
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.
What Should You Do Following The University of Nottingham Data Breach?
If you believe your data may have been accessed, you should follow the below steps to protect yourself from further harm:
Reset Your Password
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.
Watch For Scams
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.
Monitor Your Credit
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:
What can you claim for?
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.
FAQs about the University of Nottingham data breach
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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.
How to protect yourself following a data breach or cybercrime
- Contact your bank or credit card provider immediately if your financial data has been exposed.
- Check all bills and emails for goods or services you have not ordered.
- Check your bank account for unfamiliar transactions.
- Alert your bank or credit card provider immediately if there is any suspicious activity.
- Monitor your credit score for any unexpected dips.
- Call Credit, Experian and Equifax to ensure credit isn’t taken out in your name.
- Never provide your PIN or full password to anyone (even someone claiming to be from your bank).
- Never been pressured into moving money to another account for fraud reasons. A legitimate bank won’t ask you to do this.
- Follow the security instructions provided by the organisation that breached your data.
- Never automatically click on any suspicious links or downloads in emails or texts.
- Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic just because someone has your details.
- Be careful who you trust – criminals often use scare tactics to try and trick you into revealing your security details.
- Know that, even if you recognise a name or number, it might not be genuine.
- Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. A trustworthy organisation would never force you to make a financial transaction on the spot.
- Never provide your full password, pin or security code to someone over the phone (or via message). If a bank believes a transaction has been fraudulent, they will not ask for this information to cancel the transaction.
- Listen to your instincts and ask questions if something feels “off”.
- Refuse requests for personal or financial information and stop discussions if you are at all unsure.
- Contact your bank or financial service provider on a number you know and trust to check if a communication is genuine.
- Be cautious of unsolicited communications that refer you to a web page asking for personal data.
- Don’t accept friend requests from people you don’t know on social media.
- Review your online privacy settings.
- Report suspected fraud attempts to the police and Action Fraud.
- Register with the Cifas protective registration service to slow down credit applications made in your name.
- Change your passwords regularly and use a different password for every account (a password manager can help with this).
- Protect your devices with up-to-date internet security software.