Preston School District No. 201 data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Preston School District No. 201
- Reported to
- Idaho Attorney General
- Filed
- January 13, 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
Preston School District No. 201 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 personal information, including student identification numbers, academic performance records, and family contact details necessary for school operations. In 2025, the district officially reported a data security incident to the Idaho Attorney General to ensure transparency regarding the unauthorized access of its systems. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the district, it indicates that your personal information or that of your dependent may have been involved in this incident. This notification serves to inform you of the event and provides guidance on the protective steps you should take to secure your identity.
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