Cyberattack affecting school boards spotlights the need for better EdTech regulation in Ontario and beyond
The recent cyberattack on school boards across six provinces underscores a pressing need for stronger regulations in educational technology (EdTech). Hackers accessed sensitive student and staff data through a compromised credential, raising alarms about privacy risks in digital learning environments. Schools increasingly rely on EdTech for communication, homework, and learning management, but these platforms often collect vast amounts of data with limited oversight. Without robust governance, schools must simply trust providers to protect student privacy.