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District says PowerSchool data breach being handled by vendor; parents to receive bridge letter
Summary
Bedford administrators told the board that PowerSchool — not the district — is leading response to a recent data breach; the district's counsel and cyber-insurance firm have been engaged and a bridge letter to families is expected.
The superintendent informed the board that the district is coordinating with PowerSchool and external counsel after a reported data breach at PowerSchool.
What the district said: The district's insurer assigned a response firm and counsel; the firm (Beasley) assigned counsel to the district. The administration said a "bridge letter" intended to advise families about immediate protective steps and resources would be sent to parents and employees. The district stressed the breach originated with the vendor (PowerSchool) and noted that PowerSchool will take the lead on notifications and remediation steps.
Legal and practical context: Administrators said the legal question under discussion is the intersection between directory information (what the district generally publishes) and personally identifiable information such as Social Security numbers. Counsel and the vendor are assessing which records were exposed and what remediation is appropriate. The administration urged families to take standard protective steps and said the district will provide links and contact information from PowerSchool in the vendor-directed notice.
Ending: The district will send the bridge letter, continue to consult with counsel and the vendor, and update the board as more details are confirmed.
