The federal privacy watchdog has launched a formal investigation into a cybersecurity breach affecting a student information system used across Canada. The breach, reported by U.S.-based PowerSchool, occurred between December 22 and 28, potentially exposing sensitive student data such as addresses, health card numbers, emergency contacts, and medical information. The privacy commissioner is focused on ensuring PowerSchool takes steps to mitigate the risk to affected individuals and prevent future incidents.
A man uses a computer keyboard in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in this photo illustration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne says the probe was launched after his office received a breach report from U.S.-based PowerSchool, which provides the affected software, and a complaint about the incident. The Toronto District School Board said last month that its students' addresses, health card numbers, emergency contacts and some medical information may have been stolen in the data breach.
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