Educational Computer Systems, Inc. (ECSI) had a criminal cyberattack on its website between October 29, 2023 and February 12, 2024 that may have exposed personal information. People in the U.S. whose information was potentially accessed can claim a share of the $6.5M fund, estimated at about $100 each, or up to $5,000 for documented losses instead.
Key facts
- Claims close
- Dec 21, 2026
- Per person
- Share of $6.5M
- Fund
- $6.5M
- Proof
- The notice ID and confirmation code, if you have them
- Class period
- Oct 29, 2023 to Feb 12, 2024
- Case
- Hood, et al. v. Educational Computer Systems, Inc., 2:24-cv-00666-CCW
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Administrator
- Angeion Group · 1-877-726-4268
Who can claim
- Did you get a notice about the 2023-2024 ECSI data breach?
Class period: Oct 29, 2023 to Feb 12, 2024.
How much
Share of $6.5M, as published by DataSettlementECSI.com, run by Angeion Group (Hood v. Educational Computer Systems, W.D. Pa.). The total settlement fund is $6.5M. The administrator offers PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or check.
You'll need
- The notice ID and confirmation code, if you have them
- Receipts only for out-of-pocket losses
How to file
- Tap Claim and sign in with your phone, then open the claim form with Plus.
- Fill in the form yourself. Have the items under “You'll need” ready.
- Submit before claims close on Dec 21, 2026.
- Sign in to Claimmy afterwards to mark it filed and keep the deadline in view.
Sign in with your phone, then Plus opens the administrator's form. We never file for you.
Important dates
- Opt-out deadlineNov 20, 2026
- Objection deadlineNov 20, 2026
- Claims closeDec 21, 2026
- Final approval hearingJan 11, 2027
About the case
This lawsuit arises from a criminal cyberattack against Educational Computer Systems, Inc. (ECSI) between October 29, 2023 and February 12, 2024, resulting in the potential unauthorized access of certain personal information. The lawsuit asserts claims against ECSI for allegedly inadequate data security practices. ECSI denies any and all allegations of wrongdoing, and the Court has not found in favor of either side.
Hood, et al. v. Educational Computer Systems, Inc., 2:24-cv-00666-CCW, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Sources
Source: DataSettlementECSI.com, run by Angeion Group (Hood v. Educational Computer Systems, W.D. Pa.). Checked Oct 29, 2026. Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Questions about this settlement
What is the deadline to file a claim in the ECSI data breach settlement?
Claims close on Dec 21, 2026. File on the administrator's official site before then.
How much is the ECSI data breach settlement per person?
Share of $6.5M, as published by DataSettlementECSI.com, run by Angeion Group (Hood v. Educational Computer Systems, W.D. Pa.). Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Do I need proof to file a claim in the ECSI data breach settlement?
Yes. You'll need: The notice ID and confirmation code, if you have them; Receipts only for out-of-pocket losses.
Who qualifies for the ECSI data breach settlement?
The administrator decides who qualifies. You may qualify if the answer is yes: Did you get a notice about the 2023-2024 ECSI data breach? The class period is Oct 29, 2023 to Feb 12, 2024.
How do I file a claim in the ECSI data breach settlement?
On the official settlement website run by DataSettlementECSI.com, run by Angeion Group (Hood v. Educational Computer Systems, W.D. Pa.). The Claim button on this page opens the form in a new tab. Claimmy never files for you and never holds money.
When is the final approval hearing for the ECSI data breach settlement?
The court's final approval hearing is set for Jan 11, 2027.
Does Claimmy file the claim for me?
No. With Plus, the Claim button opens the administrator's official form in a new tab and you file it yourself. We never file for anyone and never hold money.
Other open settlements
Sorted by claim deadline. Figures are the administrators' published maximums or fund sizes. We never file for you.