We have been notified that some student data for Dixon Public Schools students has been breached via the Northwestern Illinois Association. The number of students and families is limited and the data breached is of limited scope.
The Northwestern Illinois Association is a Special Education Cooperative, specializing in services including Audiology, Vision, Physical Therapy, Autism Assistance and Behavior Analyses. They provide important services to a subset of Dixon Public School students, and they will be communicating directly with families regarding the breach and will share options open to affected families.
Dixon Public Schools has some active students included in the breach, as well as some graduated students and students that have transferred out of school.
Identity theft, ransomware, and other cybercrimes are more prevalent than ever before. Dixon Public Schools takes responsibility to our families seriously, and we work hard to keep our data secure. We limit the use of external systems to minimize our exposure and have protocols and tools in place to safeguard our environment.
James Manley
Director of Technology
Additional information:
National Consumer Reporting Agencies
You can contact these agencies to request credit reports, set up fraud alerts, or initiate security freezes.
Equifax
Toll-Free: (800) 685-1111
Website: equifax.com
Address: P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374
Experian
Toll-Free: (888) 397-3742
Website: experian.com
Address: P.O. Box 4500, Allen, TX 75013
Transunion
Toll-Free: (800) 916-8800
Website: TransUnion.com
Address: P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC provides resources for identity theft prevention and consumer rights.
Toll-Free: (877) FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)
Website: ftc.gov
Address: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580
Identity Protection Information
Please be aware that parents and legal guardians may obtain detailed information from the Federal Trade Commission and the consumer reporting agencies listed above regarding fraud alerts and security freezes. These tools are essential for protecting against unauthorized credit activity.