Class Action Lawsuit Targets Simmons University and Ex-Coach Over Major Data Breach Involving College Athletes

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Simmons University and former football coach Matthew Weiss, who has ties with both the University of Michigan and the Baltimore Ravens. The legal action was initiated by a former student athlete who alleges that Weiss, along with Simmons University, orchestrated unauthorized access to databases managed by Athletic Trainer System. This breach reportedly impacted over 100 colleges and universities, potentially marking it as a major incident of cyber voyeurism. The breach exposed sensitive information, including personal data and intimate photographs of over 150,000 student athletes. For detailed coverage, Law.com provides further insights on the case.