Some SSNs, medical records accessed: PowerSchool
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This article was published 11/01/2025 (245 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
PowerSchool, a Student Information System (SIS) provider used by many school divisions in Manitoba, has confirmed the cybersecurity breach impacted some individuals’ personal data.
The breach, which was discovered on Dec. 28, involved unauthorized access to data through PowerSource — PowerSchool’s customer portal — the company’s spokesperson told the Sun on Friday.
“We are still working through our detailed data review for each of the impacted customers; however, across our customer base, we have determined that for a portion of individuals, some personally identifiable information (PII), such as social security numbers (SSN) and medical information, was impacted,” the spokesperson said in an email to the Sun.
“We care deeply about the students, teachers, and families we serve and are wholeheartedly committed to supporting them.”
On Thursday, Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz said the breach has impacted approximately 80 per cent of Manitoba school divisions, as well as other PowerSchool customers across Canada and the United States.
“The provincial government is committed to safeguarding personal data in the face of increasing cyber threats. We are taking thoughtful action to address them,” he said. “Incidents like this one serve as critical lessons. We are working to ensure best practices are shared across the public and private sectors to enhance cybersecurity measures.”
The breach has raised concerns across Manitoba school divisions, which rely on PowerSchool to manage sensitive student information. The Brandon School Division and Mountain View School Division have already communicated with parents and staff, outlining the steps they are taking to address the situation and secure data.
PowerSchool said it is working with urgency to complete investigations and support customers by providing more information and resources, including credit monitoring or identity protection services if applicable.
“We take our responsibility to protect student data privacy and act responsibly as data processors extremely seriously,” the company’s spokesperson stated. “PowerSchool is committed to providing affected customers, families, and educators with the resources and support they may need as we work through this together.”
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