New York School of Interior Design data breach settlement
Checked Nov 7, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: US residents whose personal information was affected in the NYSID data incident around November 2023, including everyone who was sent a notice. NYSID officers and directors are excluded. File by Jan 12, 2027 (66 days left). The most one person can receive is $5,500, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: $50 flat payment instead of loss and time claims.
File a claim on the official site →| Claim deadline | Jan 12, 2027 (66 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $5,500 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Final approval hearing | Jan 27, 2027 |
| Case | Patel v. New York School of Interior Design, Index No. 156767/2026, N.Y. Sup. Ct., New York County |
| Data exposed | Names, Social Security numbers, Driver's license numbers, Passport numbers, Bank or financial details, Payment card numbers, Health insurance details, Medical information and Other details |
What happened
In November 2023 a targeted cyberattack on the New York School of Interior Design reached files that may have held Social Security, ID, passport, financial, card, health and student details. Notices went out in July 2024.
Who can claim from the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) settlement?
US residents whose personal information was affected in the NYSID data incident around November 2023, including everyone who was sent a notice. NYSID officers and directors are excluded.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: $50 flat payment instead of loss and time claims. Documented losses: up to $5,000. Lost time: $25 an hour for up to 4 hours ($100), counted within the $500 ordinary-loss limit. Also: Up to $500 for ordinary documented costs plus up to $5,000 for identity theft or fraud losses; three years of three-bureau credit monitoring with $1 million fraud insurance for all class members.
Do I need proof?
Cash option without receipts. Keep receipts if you want to claim documented losses too.
When will I get paid?
Payments start after the court grants final approval (hearing Jan 27, 2027) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: nysiddatasettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- NYSID Data Incident Settlement (official site) · Simpluris (settlement administrator) · official
- NYSID Data Incident Settlement FAQ · Simpluris (settlement administrator) · official
- NYSID Data Breach Settlement · openclassactions.com · aggregator
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