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PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 Data Breach Case

State
SC
Filed
Apr 28, 2025
Data Types
7 types
Records
Not disclosed

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Exposed Data — What's at Risk

Based on the data types reported in this filing:

Identity Verification Bypassmedium risk

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

Physical Security Riskmedium risk

Home address exposure can enable mail theft, package fraud, and targeted phishing attacks that reference your known location.

Quick Facts

State Filed
SC
Date Reported to AG
Apr 28, 2025
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Aug 8, 2026
Data Types Exposed
NameDate of BirthStudent IDAddressParent or Guardian InformationContact InformationAcademic Records

The Breach — What We Know

Government entities like PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 maintain records that are difficult to change once compromised — increasing long-term risk. According to a SC state filing, PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing Name and Date of Birth. Legal proceedings relating to this breach are ongoing.

The South Carolina data breach notification law imposes specific breach notification obligations on state agencies and government-affiliated entities. A breach at PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 raises questions about whether mandatory security standards were followed, and affected individuals may have administrative and civil remedies beyond traditional tort claims.

PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 appears to be an educational technology and school district administrative network that manages student information systems. As an educational service provider, they typically collect and store sensitive student and personnel records, including names, contact information, dates of birth, academic histories, and parent or guardian details. This data breach was officially reported to the South Carolina Attorney General in 2025. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information or your child's information may have been compromised in the incident. We encourage you to carefully review the notification letter for specific details regarding the event and instructions on how to protect your information.

Common categories of compensation in data breach class actions

Time & Inconvenience

Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.

Emotional Distress

Data breach victims regularly report anxiety, loss of sleep, and ongoing fear of identity theft. These non-economic harms are cognizable injuries in data breach litigation, particularly in cases involving SSN or medical record exposure.

Under the South Carolina data breach notification law, you may have a legal claim against PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 if any of the following apply:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500
  • Your information was held by PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 in SC

Applicable State Law

This breach was reported under the South Carolina data breach notification law, which mandates notification and establishes your right to seek damages.

Received a notification letter from PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500?

No. Under South Carolina data breach notification law and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

Is it too late to file a claim?

Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state but typically run 2–4 years. Depending on when you learned of the breach, you may still have time. Contact our office for a free eligibility review — there is no cost to find out.

What if PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by PowerSchool Individual School District Notices SC DJJ School District (3/13/2025) - 22,232 Hampton County School District (1/14/2025) Lexington School District Four (1/10/2025) - 15,894 Lancaster County School District (1/9/2025) - 52,402 Carolus Online Academy (5/23/2025) - 1,500 during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

How long does a data breach class action lawsuit take?

Most data breach class actions resolve within 18 to 36 months, though timelines vary by court and complexity. Your participation requires minimal effort — typically completing a claim form. Our office handles all litigation; you are notified when a settlement is reached.

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