“We take our responsibility to protect student, family, and educator data privacy extremely seriously,” PowerSchool said. “We are committed to helping affected customers, families, and educators with resources and support.”
The lawsuits contend that PowerSchool failed to adequately address the breach and delayed its response, exacerbating the harm caused to individuals.
Legal Representation and Next Steps
Buack-Shelton and her daughter are represented by MoginRubin LLP, while Kinney is represented by Zimmerman Reed LLP and Jennings & Earley PLLC. Counsel for PowerSchool was not immediately available.
As the cases proceed, they could have far-reaching implications for data privacy standards in educational technology. The plaintiffs aim to hold PowerSchool accountable for alleged lapses in security and seek compensation for those affected by the breach.
