PowerSchool breach shows need for bringing school boards in line with provincial reporting: IPC

Global NewsWednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:29:45 PM
PowerSchool breach shows need for bringing school boards in line with provincial reporting: IPC
  • Ontario's privacy commissioner has called for municipal privacy breach regulations to be aligned with provincial rules following a breach involving PowerSchool. This emphasizes the necessity for consistent reporting practices across educational institutions.
  • Aligning municipal rules with provincial standards is crucial for enhancing accountability and transparency in handling privacy breaches, ensuring that incidents are reported and managed effectively to protect sensitive information.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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