UK Schools Trust Hit by Knock-On Effects of Intradev Cyber Breach

A cyberattack on Hull-based software developer Intradev is rippling across the UK education sector, with staff at the Affinity Learning Partnership warned their personal details may have been compromised. 

The trust, which runs seven schools and employs more than 650 staff serving around 3,000 pupils, confirmed that employees were notified after the breach came to light through Single Central Record Ltd (OnlineSCR), a service provider managing recruitment and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. 

Scope of Exposure 

While some employees are believed to have only minimal details exposed, such as surnames, others face more severe risks. Sensitive information including passport numbers, driving licence details, and National Insurance numbers may have been leaked. 

In a letter to staff, the trust said, “We have written to all staff affected, including those with less data exposure, and included a list of precautionary steps. However, there is the potential that the impact on you could be more significant and we have been made aware of some additional support options.” 

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has advised that replacing passports or driving licences may not be immediately necessary. Still, legal experts warn the nature of the stolen data could

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