From a school system email:
PowerSchool has informed us that they have taken action with the hackers to ensure the unauthorized data was deleted without any further replication or dissemination. They do not anticipate any of the data being shared or made public and are working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to ensure ongoing data safety. PowerSchool indicated they will be providing credit monitoring to affected adults and identity protection services to affected minors in accordance with regulatory obligations.
I heard an interview with a (US) lawyer specializing in data breaches. They pointed out the fine print of accepting monitoring often includes releasing the offering company of liability, agreeing to arbitration, things like that
I looked but didn’t see that in writing for my change healthcare situation, but I sure didn’t take the free monitoring because I’m waiting for the class action, and I have assumed that would disqualify me.
It’s just insulting. Sorry we may have fucked up your life and you have no recourse, but here’s a sticker.