On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool announced that a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to their global data systems through compromised credentials. This breach occurred via the PowerSource remote support tool between December 19, 2024, and December 28, 2024, resulting in the sensitive personal information of students, staff, and families across multiple countries being compromised.
Hong Kong Sees Significant Rise in Data Breach Reports in 2023In January 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) published a report documenting a notable surge in data breach notifications over the past year. In 2023, the number of reported incidents jumped by nearly 50%, with 157 breaches compared to 105…
The Thai Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has imposed its inaugural administrative penalty under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA), marking a significant milestone in enforcement.