Banks School District #13 and Carruth Consulting Report Data Breach

Banks School District #13 and Carruth Compliance Consulting reported a data breach to the Maryland Attorney General on February 28, 2025. This incident involved the exposure of various personal data types, including Social Security Numbers and financial records, highlighting the ongoing risks in educational and administrative data management.

State: Maryland
Reported: February 28, 2025

What may have been exposed

Full Name
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Student or Employee ID Number
Address and Contact Information
Wage and Compensation Information
Tax and Financial Records
Parent or Guardian Information

Banks School District #13 and Carruth Compliance Consulting have officially reported a data breach. The report was filed with the Maryland Attorney General on February 28, 2025, detailing a security incident involving sensitive personal information.

According to the publicly available information, the compromised data categories include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Student or Employee ID Number, Address and Contact Information, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax and Financial Records, and Parent or Guardian Information. The exposure of such comprehensive personal and financial details could put affected individuals at risk of identity theft and various forms of financial fraud.

This incident underscores the challenges faced by educational institutions and their administrative partners in safeguarding the extensive personal data they manage. Organizations handling sensitive information are expected to maintain stringent security protocols to prevent unauthorized access and protect the privacy of students, employees, and their families.

Individuals who receive a notification regarding this data breach from Banks School District #13 or Carruth Compliance Consulting should carefully review its contents. It is advisable to monitor credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity. Placing a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit files with the major credit bureaus can also provide an additional layer of protection against potential misuse of your personal information.

What to do if you were affected

Based on the categories of information reported in this filing, these steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud.

Freeze your credit
Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.
Guard against tax fraud
File your tax return as early as possible and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN so no one can file a fraudulent return in your name.
Watch your financial accounts
Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.

Source: Maryland Attorney General filing

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