On May 22, 2024, the Association of California School Administrators (“ACSA”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the organization’s IT network. In this notice, ACSA explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses, Social Security numbers, employer-assigned identification numbers, and online account credentials. Upon completing its investigation, ACSA began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from the Association of California School Administrators, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Association of California School Administrators data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Association of California School Administrators Data Breach?
The Association of California School Administrators data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, ACSA’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on September 24, 2023, ACSA detected unusual activity within its computer network involving the encryption of certain files. In response, ACSA launched an investigation to learn more about the incident and what, if any, consumer data was compromised as a result.
The ACSA investigation ultimately confirmed that an unauthorized party had gained access to the organization’s computer network between September 23, 2023 and September 24, 2024, including files containing confidential consumer information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, the Association of California School Administrators reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. ACSA completed this process on May 3, 2024. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, address, Social Security number, employer-assigned identification number, and online account credentials.
On May 22, 2024, the Association of California School Administrators sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About the Association of California School Administrators
Created in 1971, the Association of California School Administrators is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the United States, serving more than 17,000 California educators. Based in Sacramento, California, ACSA serves administrators in 19 regions throughout California, each made up of local charters. Association of California School Administrators employs more than 126 people and generates approximately $20 million in annual revenue.
