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Got a notice from Portola Valley School District? Here’s what to do.

Portola Valley School District told the California Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from Portola Valley School District and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Change reused passwords

    Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.

  4. 4

    Get a free claim review

    Our legal team checks whether you can be paid for this breach. No fee unless you recover.

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About the Portola Valley School District breach

Reported to
California Attorney General
Date filed
January 30, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

Portola Valley School District is a public educational institution responsible for providing K-8 instruction to students within its jurisdiction. As an educational entity, the district maintains extensive records containing sensitive personal information for students, parents, and staff, including academic performance data, enrollment records, and employment-related documentation. In 2025, the district officially reported a data security incident to the California Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed its digital environment. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the district, it indicates that your personal information was likely stored within the impacted systems. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and personal security.

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