Harvard Community Unit School District 50 data breach

What we know

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 is an educational institution responsible for managing the academic and administrative records of students, faculty, and staff. As a school district, they typically collect and store sensitive personal information, including student identification records, academic performance data, and parent or guardian contact details. In 2025, the district officially reported a data security incident to the Indiana Attorney General, confirming that personal information maintained within their systems was accessed by an unauthorized party. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the district, it indicates that your personal information or that of your dependent was involved in this incident. This notification is intended to provide transparency regarding the nature of the event and the specific steps the district is taking to assist those affected.

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