Columbia Hack Affected 870,000 People, Included Some Health Data

A recent breach of Columbia University’s computer systems compromised personal information of about 870,000 people, including students and applicants, according to the school’s reports to state officials in the US.

The hack included “any personal information” provided in connection with applications or was collected during students’ studies, according to drafts of letters from the university to potentially affected individuals. That includes contact details, demographic information, academic history, financial aid-related information and insurance and health-related data shared with the university, the letters state.