BSD provides update on cybersecurity incident
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This article was published 04/02/2025 (276 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Brandon School Division (BSD) has assured parents and staff that no Social Insurance Numbers, banking or credit card details were compromised during the recent cybersecurity incident affecting PowerSchool — the student information system used by the division.
In a statement to parents, BSD acknowledged concerns over the breach and said it has been actively seeking more details from PowerSchool while conducting its investigation with expert assistance. The incident, which has impacted educational institutions across North America, is still under review by PowerSchool.
BSD also confirmed that PowerSchool has engaged identity protection service provider Experian to offer two years of complimentary identity protection for affected students and educators. Additionally, TransUnion will provide two years of free credit monitoring for those who have reached the age of majority.
The Brandon School Division office on Sixth Street. (The Brandon Sun files)
Notifications to those affected will begin in the coming weeks, with PowerSchool contacting students, parents, guardians and educators. BSD has already informed the Manitoba Ombudsman about the breach, while PowerSchool is in the process of notifying Canadian regulators.
“We await additional details from PowerSchool about the findings of its investigations, the information involved in this incident, and the timing of the notices it will send,” it read. “Rest assured that when we have details to share, we are committed to sharing them.”
When The Brandon Sun contacted PowerSchool for comments, the company referred to a statement on its website. PowerSchool acknowledged that it has begun notifying affected individuals in the U.S. and is working on outreach to Canadian users in the coming week.
“We cannot confirm precise numbers because our data review process is still ongoing,” PowerSchool stated. “Further, it is difficult to make broad statements about what data was involved because the answer varies by individual customer and is dependent on customer choice or district policies and requirements.”
PowerSchool has set up a toll-free number (833-918-9464) for families and educators with inquiries regarding the breach and the available protective services. More updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
BSD has advised parents and staff to visit its website and social media accounts for ongoing updates and directed any further questions to info@bsd.ca.
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