Where does the PowerSchool Group LLC case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report PowerSchool Group LLC lodged with the Oregon Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: PowerSchool Group LLC Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the PowerSchool Group LLC incident. The state report is dated January 27, 2025. The incident itself is dated December 19, 2024.

Timeline

39 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

December 19, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
January 27, 2025Report filed in OregonDate the notice was lodged with the Oregon Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Oregon
Date reported: January 27, 2025
Incident date: December 19, 2024
Receiving office: Oregon Attorney General

Case notes

PowerSchool Group LLC, an education technology provider, recently reported a data security incident to authorities in Oregon. The breach occurred on December 19, 2024, with the company filing notice of the event on January 27, 2025.

The specific nature of the incident and the exact personal information compromised are currently under investigation. The company's official filing indicates that they are working to understand the full extent of the event.

Because the investigation is ongoing, PowerSchool has not publicly specified the exact categories of personal data that may have been involved. Individuals who receive notification should carefully review it for any specific details provided by the company regarding their information.

Affected individuals are advised to remain alert for any unusual activity. This includes closely monitoring financial accounts and statements for unauthorized transactions. Promptly report any suspicious activity to the relevant institution.

Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit reports with the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) as a precautionary measure. These steps can help protect against potential misuse of your personal information.

This information is derived from public filings made with state regulators regarding data security incidents.

Questions about this case file

Where does the PowerSchool Group LLC case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report PowerSchool Group LLC lodged with the Oregon Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: Oregon Attorney General

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