My SSN was exposed in a breach at Columbia, a school I have no connection with

Bender 14 points 5 comments June 04, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (3 comments)

saltyoldman

Something is sketchy with that. Even if SAT/GRE/ACT scores are sent to school, why in the hell would those include your ssn

John7878781

Abolish SSNs.

Andaith

If you have no connection with them, then you haven't signed anything indemnifying them for their actions with your data, so do you have grounds to sue for damages?

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