From July 2016 to May 2020, there were 27 intentional data breaches that revealed academic records and personally identifiable identification (PII) with the responsible actors being students. The most common reason for students to commit data breaches was in order to change grades.
Responsible actor and intent of reported K-12 student data breaches in the United States between July 2016 and May 2020
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GAO. (September 15, 2020). Responsible actor and intent of reported K-12 student data breaches in the United States between July 2016 and May 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1185586/actor-intent-k-12-student-data-breaches/
GAO. "Responsible actor and intent of reported K-12 student data breaches in the United States between July 2016 and May 2020." Chart. September 15, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1185586/actor-intent-k-12-student-data-breaches/
GAO. (2020). Responsible actor and intent of reported K-12 student data breaches in the United States between July 2016 and May 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1185586/actor-intent-k-12-student-data-breaches/
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