Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, LLC, a law firm experienced in data breach class action litigation, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data entrusted to PowerSchool that potentially affected millions of K-12 students and teachers from across the United States.
PowerSchool headquartered in Folsom, California, provides K-12 software and cloud-based solutions to schools in the US and Canada. PowerSchool was acquired by private investment firm Bain Capital in October 2024. PowerSchool software is used by over 60 million students and over 18,000 customers in more than 90 countries.
If you receive a notice of data breach letter from PowerSchool, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach please contact us as soon as possible so we can explain your legal rights in response to the data breach.
What Happened?
PowerSchool disclosed that unauthorized parties accessed its computer network and stole sensitive information containing the private information of many thousands of individuals. On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool discovered that its network had been infiltrated by an unauthorized party and that sensitive personal information was stolen. PowerSchool also confirmed that it paid a ransom to prevent the data from being released.
What Data was Compromised in the PowerSchool Data Breach?
In letters provided to affected school districts, PowerSchool disclosed the data breach involves sensitive confidential information, including:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Birthdates
- Medical Information
- Email Addresses
- Grades
What Should I do if I Received Notification of the Data Breach from PowerSchool?
If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies related to the PowerSchool data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, LLC attorney Justin C. Walker at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
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