Williamsfield Community Unit School District #210
In compliance with the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA, 105 ILCS 85/), Williamsfield CUSD #210 is providing the following notification regarding a data security incident involving Instructure, Inc., the operator of the Canvas learning management system.
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1. DATE OF BREACH
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Instructure first detected unauthorized access to its systems on April 29, 2026. A second intrusion by the same threat actor was identified on May 7, 2026. The unauthorized actor's access has since been revoked and Instructure has confirmed the incident is contained.
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2. INFORMATION INVOLVED
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Based on information provided by Instructure, the following categories of data were accessed or reasonably believed to have been compromised:
• Usernames
• Email addresses
• Student ID numbers
• Course names and enrollment information
• Messages exchanged within the Canvas platform
Instructure has stated there is no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, government-issued ID numbers, or financial information were involved in this incident. Core learning data — including course content, assignment submissions, and login credentials — was not compromised.
Please note that Instructure's forensic investigation is ongoing, and the District will provide updated information if the scope of compromised data changes.
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3. CONTACTING INSTRUCTURE OR THE DISTRICT
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For inquiries directed to Instructure (the operator):
Instructure, Inc.
6330 S. 3000 E., Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Website: https://www.instructure.com/incident_update
Instructure Support: https://www.instructure.com/support/canvas-support-faq
For inquiries directed to Williamsfield CUSD #210:
Williamsfield Community Unit School District #210
325 Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
Phone: 309-639-2216
Email: jared.lynn@billtown.org
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4. CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES
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Parents and guardians may contact the three major consumer reporting agencies to request fraud alerts or credit freezes on behalf of their child:
Equifax
Toll-Free: 1-800-685-1111
Address: P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374
Website: www.equifax.com
Experian
Toll-Free: 1-888-397-3742
Address: P.O. Box 4500, Allen, TX 75013
Website: www.experian.com
TransUnion
Toll-Free: 1-888-909-8872
Address: P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016
Website: www.transunion.com
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5. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)
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Federal Trade Commission
Toll-Free: 1-877-382-4357
Address: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580
Website: www.ftc.gov
Identity Theft Resources: www.identitytheft.gov
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6. YOUR RIGHT TO FRAUD ALERTS AND SECURITY FREEZES
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Parents and guardians may obtain information from the Federal Trade Commission and the consumer reporting agencies listed above about placing fraud alerts and security freezes on accounts. A fraud alert notifies creditors to take extra steps to verify identity before opening new accounts. A security freeze restricts access to a credit file, making it harder for identity thieves to open accounts in a child's name.
To learn more, visit:
• www.identitytheft.gov (FTC identity theft guidance)
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RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS
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Although no passwords or financial information are believed to have been compromised, the District encourages all families to take the following steps:
• Be alert to phishing emails or messages that reference your child's courses, teachers, or school activities, as threat actors may use information from this breach to make fraudulent communications appear legitimate.
• Do not click links in unexpected emails claiming to be from Canvas, Instructure, or Williamsfield CUSD #210. Contact the District directly to verify any suspicious communication.
• If your child uses the same password for Canvas as for other accounts, consider updating those passwords as a precaution.
Williamsfield CUSD #210 takes the privacy and security of student information seriously. We will continue to monitor updates from Instructure and will communicate any material developments to our community.
For questions, please contact the District at 309-639-2216.
Issued: May 13, 2026
Williamsfield Community Unit School District #210