Victorian Department of Education Reports Data Breach Exposing Student Information

The Department of Education of the state of Victoria (Australia) has informed parents that unauthorized access to a database exposed the personal information of current and former students. The compromised data includes names, school names, grade levels, and email addresses. The incident was disclosed through letters sent to parents, prompting password resets. No technical details about the intrusion method or the exact scope of the data breach have been provided. The notification occurred in January 2026.