School boards in multiple Canadian provinces, including Alberta, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador, have been affected by a data breach involving PowerSchool, a software used to store student information. The breach, which occurred between December 22nd and 28th, allowed unauthorized access to student data, including names, birthdates, addresses, and phone numbers. PowerSchool is working with affected school boards to determine the extent of the breach and mitigate further risks.
School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information. Classrooms in Alberta have been hit by a data breach that has affected schools across Canada .
In an email sent to parents Wednesday, the St. Albert Public Schools division said it was among hundreds across North America dealing with the breach. "We understand that news like this can be unsettling, and we want to assure you that we are doing everything possible to address the situation responsibly."
The Ontario school boards say they have notified the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario about the incident.
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