Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Education
  • Entity Name: Greater Amsterdam School District
  • Street Address: 140 Saratoga Ave.
  • City: Amsterdam
  • State, or Country if outside the US: NY
  • Zip Code: 12010

Submitted By

  • Name: Spencer Pollock
  • Title: Member
  • Firm name (if different than entity): McDonald Hopkins LLC
  • Telephone Number: (410) 917-5189
  • Email Address: spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Counsel

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 13821
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 2
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: February 28, 2024
  • Date Breach Discovered: July 31, 2025
  • Description of the Breach:
    • External system breach (hacking)
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with:

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: August 27, 2025
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: Notice_Letter_-_Greater_Amsterdam_School_District_(1).pdf
  • Date of any previous (within 12 months) breach notifications:
  • Were identity theft protection services offered: No
  • If yes, please provide the duration, the provider of the service and a brief description of the service: