18,850
Records Exposed
Jan 2023
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Sep 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In January 2023, Pitt Meadows School District 42 in British Columbia experienced a data breach that exposed the names and email addresses of approximately 19,000 students and staff. This information was later shared on a popular hacking forum. The breach highlights the critical need for strong cybersecurity measures to protect educational institutions, as safeguarding sensitive personal data is essential to prevent unauthorized access and potential misuse.
Compromised Data Types
Country
Canada
Language
English
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
Education
Indexed On
Sep 18, 2024
Breach Type
Database
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