On May 5, 2026, NYBG learned of a data security incident experienced by Canvas, a third-party vendor whose platform we use to manage student information. Our systems have not been affected. However, certain information belonging to our school that was stored on the Canvas platform may have been involved. At this time we are not aware of any direct impact to NYBG data.
Canvas informed us that it became aware of this incident and began an investigation with the assistance of third-party specialists. Canvas confirmed that its investigation determined that an unauthorized user accessed certain information on its platform, including names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and messages between Canvas users. At this time, Canvas has not reported any impact to passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information.
Because this event involved Canvas’s platform, we do not have any additional details about the incident or the investigation at this time. We continue to monitor updates from Canvas and will share those updates as they become available.
The security of our students’ information is of the utmost importance to us. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we await further information from Canvas.
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