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Charleston School District data breach

Incident readout

Company
Charleston School District
Reported to
South Carolina Attorney General
Filed
April 30, 2025
People affected
Not stated in the filing
Incident type in filing
Not stated
Our review
Investigation Open

Was this a ransomware attack?

The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.

What we know

Charleston School District is a public educational institution responsible for managing the academic and administrative records of students, faculty, and staff. As an educational entity, the district maintains sensitive information including student academic performance, disciplinary records, and personnel files containing payroll and benefits data. In 2025, the district officially reported a data security incident to the South Carolina Attorney General, indicating that unauthorized access to their internal systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter, it means your personal information was likely stored within the systems impacted by this event. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity monitoring services being offered to help protect your personal data moving forward.

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