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Portland Public Schools data breach

Incident readout

Company
Portland Public Schools
Reported to
New Hampshire Attorney General
Filed
February 5, 2026
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

Portland Public Schools is an educational institution responsible for the administration of K-12 academic services and student management. As a school district, the organization maintains extensive records containing sensitive personal information for students, parents, and staff members, including academic performance data, enrollment details, and administrative personnel files. This data breach was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2026, triggering mandatory disclosure requirements. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was stored within the district's systems at the time of the incident. This notice serves to inform you of the nature of the unauthorized access and provides guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.

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