If your child’s school uses PowerSchool software, you may be eligible for compensation due to PowerSchool’s failure to properly safeguard your child’s sensitive information from hackers. Fill out the form below to learn more.
Case Information
More Information About the PowerSchool Data Breach
The Issue at Hand
Brooks Kushman’s cybersecurity and privacy legal team is initiating a class-action lawsuit against PowerSchool Holdings Inc., accusing the company of failing to properly safeguard the personal information of nearly 60 million students and their families during a cyberattack in December 2024.
The lawsuit will pertain to the breach which occurred through PowerSchool’s Student Information System (P-SIS), a platform widely used by schools and districts to handle student records. PowerSchool is alleged to have collected and stored sensitive data from students, their families, and school personnel without implementing adequate security measures to protect it.
What Information Was Stolen?
- Names
- Contact information
- Dates of birth
- Medical information
- Social security numbers
- Grade information
Information Regarding the Power School Data Breach
PowerSchool has developed a multi-billion-dollar business by gathering and storing highly sensitive personal information of students, their families, and educators through its software, which is widely used by schools and school districts. The lawsuit claims that PowerSchool failed to adequately safeguard this confidential data from cybercriminals.
According to reports, PowerSchool was aware of both the vast amount of personal information it held and the growing risk of cyberattacks but did not take sufficient measures to prevent the breach.
It is likely the compromised data will be repeatedly sold on the dark web, placing affected students and their families at continuous risk of identity theft. The situation is particularly severe due to the exposure of Social Security numbers, which are highly valuable to identity thieves.
Protecting Your Child’s Right to Privacy
Since PowerSchool’s software is used extensively across the country, the December 2024 data breach may have put your child and family at significant risk for identity theft and related consequences. The firm is investigating PowerSchool’s potential negligence and legal violations at both state and federal levels, aiming to obtain financial compensation for the students and families impacted by this security failure.
Join the Class Action Suit
Learn more about your rights to potential compensation.
