PCS Revenue Control Systems, Inc.

PCS Revenue Control Systems, Inc. provides revenue control systems and related services, with a specific focus on managing financial operations for school meal programs. The company processes and safeguards sensitive student information, including names, identification numbers, and dates of birth, for educational institutions. Its operations are centered in the United States, serving school districts and the families associated with them. A key structural note is the company's acquisition of Advanced Business Technologies, an entity whose server was involved in a subsequent security incident. This acquisition integrated previous technological assets into PCS Revenue Control Systems' infrastructure, forming part of its operational foundation for handling school nutrition program data.

The company's history includes a significant cybersecurity incident documented on December 19, 2019. Unauthorized access occurred on a server formerly owned by Advanced Business Technologies, leading to the exposure of student information tied to school meal programs. The compromised data impacted families within Polk County Schools, prompting the district to validate the breach notifications. In response, PCS Revenue Control Systems issued notification letters to affected individuals and provided complimentary identity monitoring services. This event underscores the company's handling of highly sensitive educational data and its established protocol for incident notification and consumer protection following a security breach. The breach remains a notable point in the company's operational record, reflecting the data security challenges within the specialized sector of educational revenue management.