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Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Over Montreal School Board Data Breach

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Over Montreal School Board Data Breach

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ThreatCluster •October 1, 2026 at 14:16 UTC
  • •A class-action lawsuit has been initiated against a Montreal school board due to a data breach.
  • •Sensitive personal information of parents, including social insurance numbers, was exposed.
  • •Parents are concerned about the security measures in place and potential misuse of their data.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board in Quebec after a data breach exposed sensitive information of parents from Rosemere High School. On July 2, 2026, an email was sent to parents containing a document with personal details such as names, birth dates, social insurance numbers, and contact information. The lawsuit alleges negligence in safeguarding this sensitive data. Parents expressed shock and frustration over the breach, questioning the security measures in place. Following the incident, the school board requested parents to delete the email and sign a form confirming they had done so. The situation has raised concerns about potential misuse of the exposed information.

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2026-07-02
Data breach incident reported
An email sent to parents contained sensitive personal information of multiple families, leading to a lawsuit.
Montreal.Citynews.Ca
2026-07-09
Class-action lawsuit filed
Parents filed a lawsuit against the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for negligence in protecting sensitive data.
Montreal.Citynews.Ca

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What information was exposed?
The breach exposed names, birth dates, social insurance numbers, and contact details of parents.
What actions are being taken?
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the school board for negligence in data protection.
How should affected parents respond?
Affected parents should monitor their personal information for any misuse and consider joining the lawsuit.