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The School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties data breach: your legal rights

School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties told the South Carolina Attorney General that people’s personal information was exposed. If you got a notice, these are the rights you have.

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Your rights after this breach

  • To be told about the breach

    South Carolina law requires a company that loses residents' personal information to notify them. School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties reported this breach to the South Carolina Attorney General.

    South Carolina data breach notification law

  • To ask whether you can recover money

    If School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties did not take reasonable care of your information, you may have a claim for negligence or under South Carolina law. An attorney can review it with you for free.

    South Carolina common law and consumer protection statutes

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What School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties reported

Reported to
South Carolina Attorney General
Date filed
September 3, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties is a public educational institution responsible for managing the academic and administrative records of students, faculty, and staff. As an educational entity, the district maintains sensitive personal information including student identification records, academic performance data, and personnel files containing employment and payroll details. In 2025, the district officially reported a data security incident to the South Carolina Attorney General, indicating that unauthorized access to their systems may have occurred. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the district, it signifies that your personal information was potentially involved in this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the event and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and monitor your accounts.

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