PowerSchool and Naviance: Maine families eligible for part of $17 million settlement regarding Naviance data breach

Maine Families Eligible for $17M Naviance Data Breach Settlement

Thousands of Maine families may qualify for compensation from a $17 million class action settlement involving Naviance, an education software platform used by multiple school districts. The lawsuit, finalized in February 2026, alleges that the company improperly allowed third-party access to confidential student records.

Eligibility extends to current and former students who logged into Naviance at least once in the past five years. A final hearing to approve the settlement is scheduled for August 2026.

This legal action follows a separate January 2025 data breach disclosed by PowerSchool, which impacted over 30,000 Maine families and exposed personal data. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns over student data privacy in educational software systems.

Source: https://www.mainepublic.org/education-news/2026-04-03/maine-families-eligible-for-part-of-17-million-settlement-regarding-naviance-data-breach

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