PowerSchool Faces Texas Legal Action Over 2024 Data Breach
Education tech giant PowerSchool faces legal action from the state of Texas following a significant data breach in 2024. The company, which markets itself as having 'the highest security standards', is accused of deceptive trade practices and identity theft protection violations.
The breach exposed sensitive information of over 880,000 Texas teachers and students, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and special education data. In total, 62.4 million students and 9.5 million teachers across 6,500 school districts were affected nationwide.
PowerSchool's failure to implement multifactor authentication protocols prior to the breach has drawn criticism. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges that the company deceived customers about the strength of its security measures, putting children's safety at risk. A Massachusetts college student pleaded guilty to the hack earlier this year, but their name remains publicly unknown.
Texas is suing PowerSchool for violating state laws, seeking damages and injunctive relief. The case highlights the importance of accurate security representations and robust data protection measures, especially when handling sensitive information of students and educators.
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