LAUSD Computer Hack

Demanding Transparency

The LAUSD has left stakeholders in the dark after the attack on its computer system. A neighborhood council demands transparency.

“It’s deeply disturbing that an organization that you’ve entrusted with such sensitive information is either significantly delaying — or even hiding — the fact that individuals had very sensitive information exposed.”

– Doug Levin, K12 Security Information eXchange

Still temporary

During last year’s Labor Day Weekend, the LAUSD was forced to shut down its computer systems after finally discovering a month-long attack by Russian hackers. Seven months later users are still reporting issues with the systems, the Board of Education’s website is labeled as “temporary” and not fully functional, and as of last month “Notice of Data Breach” letters were still trickling out to parents whose children had their medical records released.