Outwood Academy Acklam reports data breach exposing parent and student data
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Outwood Academy Acklam in Middlesbrough is reporting a cybersecurity attack resulting in the exposure of sensitive student and parent information. The school informed parents of the security breach via a letter sent on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
After discovering the breach the school contained the incident and launched an investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity experts. The exposed data includes:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Parent contact information
The nature of th attack and the number of affected individuals are not disclosed.
The school has reported the incident to the authorities and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
