Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Education
  • Entity Name: Traverse City Area Public Schools
  • Street Address: 1009 S. Oak Street
  • City: Traverse City
  • State, or Country if outside the US: MI
  • Zip Code: 49684

Submitted By

  • Name: Spencer Pollock
  • Title: Mr.
  • Firm name (if different than entity): McDonald Hopkins PLC
  • Telephone Number: (410) 456-2741
  • Email Address: spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Counsel

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 10595
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 7
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: March 19, 2024
  • Date Breach Discovered: June 24, 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: July 24, 2025
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: Notice_Letter_Template_-_TCAPS.pdf
  • Date of any previous (within 12 months) breach notifications:
  • Were identity theft protection services offered: Yes
  • If yes, please provide the duration, the provider of the service and a brief description of the service: Experian, 12 months, Identity theft protection and credit monitoring services