LAUSD cyberattack far worse than reported, with 2,000 students compromised
, saying there was “no evidence of widespread impact, as far as truly sensitive confidential information.” He said that in early October after the district reported that it had analyzed two-thirds of the leaked data.But now, after the publication of The 74’s investigation, the district has changed its tune.
Kelanic gave no timeline explaining when the district discovered the additional and highly sensitive leaked information. Although the evaluations contain medical information, they are considered school documents and are not protected by HIPAA, the laws governing the use of medical records. They are instead protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which unlike HIPAA does not require schools to disclose when data breaches occur.
Kelanic said the school district has begun notifying some individuals and vendors impacted by the attack and will continue to do so as people are identified.
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