On April 25, 2026, Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, experienced a data breach, which they discovered on April 29, 2026. On May 6, 2026, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) was confirmed to be among the institutions that were affected by this breach. Student and faculty data in Canvas are affected. That data may include:
- First and Last Name
- ctcLink ID
- ClipperID
- Personal Email Address
- Content of Messages Sent via Canvas
At this time, there is no indication that the following type of information was exposed:
- Passwords
- Date of Birth
- Government Identifiers (e.g. Social Security Number)
- Financial Information
Instructure has taken measures to further secure Canvas after this breach. Some of these changes could cause disruptions to Canvas. However, at this time, Canvas is operational and can be used by students and faculty.
We will update you as more information becomes available.
If you are experiencing issues with your Canvas account, please contact the SPSCC IT Services Help Desk at helpdesk@spscc.edu, 360-596-5544 or visit us in Building 22, Room 132.