Missoula County Public Schools Notified of Data Breach Affecting Employees and Applicants
Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) was notified on October 26th of a data breach that occurred within a third-party education software system used by the district, potentially exposing personal information of around 6,000 current and former employees and applicants.
Missoula, MT, November 10, 2026 —
Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) received notification on October 26th regarding a data breach affecting a third-party education software system utilized by the district. The breach may have resulted in the exposure of personal information belonging to approximately 6,000 current and former employees, as well as applicants.
The security incident originated within a third-party vendor’s software system, which is used by MCPS. The exact nature of the personal information potentially exposed has not been fully detailed. The number of individuals impacted is estimated to be around 6,000, encompassing individuals who are currently employed by the district, former employees, and those who have applied for positions within MCPS.
Further details regarding the specific third-party vendor involved, the precise date of the data breach, and the exact types of personal information compromised were not immediately available at the time of this report. MCPS has stated it was notified of the incident on October 26th. Information regarding any steps being taken by the district or the third-party vendor to address the breach or to notify affected individuals further is also pending.
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