Granite School District Addresses Data Breach Concerns Amid Scam Fears
SALT LAKE CITY – In the wake of a significant data breach affecting the Granite School District, concerns have surfaced over how the district is managing the fallout. The breach exposed the personal information of nearly half a million individuals connected to the district, sparking frustration and skepticism among those impacted.
Don Landies, a Granite School District parent whose family’s information was compromised, expressed dissatisfaction with the district’s handling of the situation. “This has long-reaching effects,” Landies said. “There needs to be more transparency and better communication about what’s being done.”
The district has acknowledged the concerns. Spokesperson Andrea Stringham noted that district employees were also victims of the breach. “We share the frustration and fear,” Stringham said. “We’ve done our best to communicate with everyone about what happened, what steps we’re taking, and how we can move forward.”
Letters Raise Questions
To address the breach, the district mailed letters to affected individuals, including a QR code for signing up for free credit monitoring services. However, some recipients were suspicious of the letter’s legitimacy. Despite featuring the district’s logo, the letter listed a California address, prompting concerns about a potential scam.
Stringham reassured recipients that the letters are authentic and explained that the California address belongs to the district’s insurance provider. “These letters are not a scam and aren’t trying to collect additional information,” she said.
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Precautions and Guidance
The district urged recipients to take advantage of the free credit monitoring services and to consider placing a freeze or fraud alert on their Social Security numbers. Stringham emphasized that no money should be exchanged in connection with the services. “If someone contacts you asking for payment, that is not legitimate,” she said. “The district is offering these services at no cost.”
Enhanced Security Measures
In response to the breach, the district has implemented additional security protocols to prevent future incidents. “We’ve ensured that the threat actor no longer has access and have strengthened our security systems as much as possible,” Stringham said.
While the district works to rebuild trust, affected individuals are encouraged to stay vigilant and take steps to protect their personal information.
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