The federal privacy watchdog, Philippe Dufresne, has expressed concern over a recent data breach involving PowerSchool, a student information system widely used across Canada. His office is currently seeking further information from the U.S.-based company responsible for the platform.
PowerSchool revealed that the breach occurred between December 22 and 28, impacting school boards in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, and other provinces. While the company has stated that the cybersecurity incident is now “contained,” concerns remain about the potential misuse of compromised data.
Nova Scotia’s Education Department confirmed that the breach might financially impact certain current and former teachers and staff, as stolen data includes some social insurance numbers collected before 2010.
In a statement, Commissioner Dufresne emphasized the sensitivity of children’s personal information and underscored the need for a robust response. His office is working to ensure PowerSchool meets Canada’s privacy legislation requirements and will determine next steps to mitigate the impact.
PowerSchool assured users that its services remain operational, reaffirming its commitment to privacy as it investigates the breach and implements measures to prevent future incidents.
Source: Swifteradio.com
