Ontario School Boards refers to the network of publicly funded K-12 school boards governing education in Ontario, Canada.
Overview
Ontario School Boards refers to the network of publicly funded K-12 school boards governing education in Ontario, Canada. The recent report notes that Ontario and Alberta school boards were caught unprepared in a mass student data breach, highlighting significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the public education sector and underscoring the need for stronger incident response and data protection measures.
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Recent Intelligence Reports
- Ontario, Alberta school boards caught unprepared in mass student data breach — Cbc.Ca · November 19, 2025