Archived Penn State Student Information Stolen
By Adam Dodge - Posted on January 25th, 2008
Abstract
- Date: 1/25/2008
- Institution: Penn State University
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 677
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: The Daily Collegian
Abstract
A Penn State University laptop containing archived student information was stolen from a faculty member while traveling. This laptop contained the Social Security numbers and other student information on 677 students that attended PSU between 1999 and 2004. According to PSU's Chief Privacy Officer, David Lindstrom, the university does not believe the information was compromised but students should take measures to monitor their credit reports for fraudulent activities. Lindstrom did not reveal the location of the crime fearing that doing so would let the thief know what they had stolen.
Tagged: Penn State University
• 2008
• Educational Security Incidents (ESI)
• Personally Identifying Information
• Social Security Numbers
• Theft
