California, 17 October 2026 – Schools are becoming increasingly digital. From examination results to student registration and learning platforms, sensitive information is now regularly stored and managed through technology systems.
Many of these systems are operated by external service providers.
But a recent data breach in California has exposed the risks of depending on third parties to protect children’s personal information.
On 16 October, the California Department of Education announced that Educational Testing Service (ETS), an assessment organisation working under contract with the department, had begun notifying affected students and families following unauthorised access to its secure file-transfer system.
The exposed information varied by individual but could include names, dates of birth, addresses, assessment information and disability-related details.
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