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Columbia to settle June 2025 data breach lawsuit for $16.1 million

The breach exposed nearly 3 million individuals’ personal information, according to a settlement document.

By Jackson Dilks / Deputy Photo Editor
Columbia’s recent settlement follows two separate cybersecurity incidents within the past year.
By Ethan Singleton • September 22, 2026 at 3:52 AM

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