List of Ransomware Attacks Against Schools in 2021
| Submitted | Aug. 4, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Allan Liska
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A list of all schools or school districts in Indiana that have been victims of ransomware attacks in 2021 through July 31st. If possible, I'd like the school/district name, date of attack and the ransomware strain involved.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Allan Liska
From: Indiana Department of Education
Allan,
Thank you for contacting the Indiana Department of Education (“Department). After review of your request, it was determined the Department does not maintain the records you are requesting. Under the Access to Public Record Act (APRA), an agency is not required to produce a copy of a record it does not maintain. See Opinion of the Public Access counselor 01-FC-61; see also Opinion of the Public Access Counselor 08-FC-113 (“if the records do not exist, certain the [agency] could not be required to produce a copy….”).
Thank you,
Holly
Holly Lawson
Deputy Director of Communications
Indiana Department of Education
Hlawson2@doe.in.gov<mailto:Hlawson2@doe.in.gov> | Office -317.232.0536 Cell- 317.503.8915
www.doe.in.gov<http://www.doe.in.gov/> Feedback: How are we doing?<https://form.jotformpro.com/70474387441965>
From: Indiana Department of Education
Good morning Allan,
Thank you for contacting the Indiana Department of Education (“Department”). This acknowledges and confirms your August 4, 2021 records request of the Department regarding a list of all schools or school districts in Indiana that have been victims of ransomware attacks in 2021 through July 31st including the school/district name, date of attack and the ransomware strain involved.
I will begin to review what responsive records, if any, the Department maintains. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Lawson, IDOE Deputy Communications Director, at hlawson2@doe.in.gov<mailto:hlawson2@doe.in.gov> or 317-232-0536. Please allow up to 3 weeks for production of records and note that based on the size of the request, it may require more time.
Thank you,
- Billy
William H. Ottensmeyer
Staff Attorney
Office of Legal Affairs
Indiana Department of Education
www.doe.in.gov<http://www.doe.in.gov/>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 4, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Indiana Department of Education
Hello, Allan – the response to your inquiry from 8/9 is attached.
Holly
Holly Lawson
Deputy Director of Communications
Indiana Department of Education
Hlawson2@doe.in.gov<mailto:Hlawson2@doe.in.gov> | Office -317.232.0536 Cell- 317.503.8915
www.doe.in.gov<http://www.doe.in.gov/> Feedback: How are we doing?<https://form.jotformpro.com/70474387441965>
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RE: Indiana Access to Public Records Act Request: List of Ransomware Attacks Against Schools in 2021
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RE: Indiana Access to Public Records Act Request: List of Ransomware Attacks Against Schools in 2021