PowerSchool Cybersecurity Update
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PowerSchool Cybersecurity Update
PowerSchool, our student information system provider, recently shared communication outlining next steps and resources being made available to those affected by the recent PowerSchool Cybersecurity breach.
Below are key points from their message:
Identity Protection and Credit Monitoring Services PowerSchool has partnered with Experian, a trusted credit reporting agency, to offer complimentary identity protection and credit monitoring services to all students and educators whose information was involved in the incident. These services include:
- Identity Protection: Two years of complimentary identity protection services will be provided for all students and educators affected.
- Credit Monitoring: Two years of complimentary credit monitoring services will be provided for all adult students and educators affected.
Notifications PowerSchool will begin notifying individuals whose information was involved, as well as relevant state attorney general offices, in the coming weeks. These notifications will include details about the incident and instructions for accessing the identity protection and credit monitoring services. Notifications to students under 18 will be sent to their parents or guardians. As a reminder- we do not store social security numbers (SSN) in PowerSchool, so while the fields for SSN were part of the data breach, that information was not included.
Support Resources PowerSchool will also establish a call center in collaboration with Experian to assist our community with questions or concerns about the incident or available services.
Regulatory Requirements PowerSchool is managing notification requirements for state attorney general offices and has provided resources to support compliance with any additional state Department of Education requirements, where applicable.
To assist in keeping our community informed, PowerSchool has shared a fact sheet linked here. We understand the seriousness of this situation and the impact it may have on our faculty, staff, students, and families. Please know that we are working closely with PowerSchool to ensure timely communication and support for everyone involved. If you have immediate concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to our office.
We remain committed to maintaining the security of our systems and the trust of our community. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate this issue together.