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Highland Joint School District No. 305 data breach

Incident readout

Company
Highland Joint School District No. 305
Reported to
Idaho Attorney General
Filed
January 10, 2025
People affected
Not stated in the filing
Incident type in filing
Not stated
Our review
Investigation Open

Was this a ransomware attack?

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What we know

Highland Joint School District No. 305 is a public educational institution responsible for managing the academic and administrative records of students, staff, and faculty within its jurisdiction. As part of its standard operations, the district collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including student identification records, academic performance data, and personnel files containing employment and payroll details. This data breach was officially reported to the Idaho Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to these systems occurred. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the district, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in this incident. We encourage you to carefully review the letter for specific guidance on the steps the district is taking to address this security event.

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