McGill University
McGill University Apologizing After Student Records Found On Web
By Adam Dodge - Posted on April 28th, 2007
Quick Facts
- Date: 4/28/2007
- Institution: McGill University
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: Hundreds
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: CBC News
Abstract
McGill University is apologizing to students after CBC news alerted the university that student records were available on the McGill web site. Searches for student names through the web site search function returned personal student information including class transcripts and grade information. According to officials this error was caused by a new search feature implemented by the university. McGill University has removed all of the offending material from their public web site and staff say that few people accessed personal student information. However, the university is currently investigating the incident further and is taking steps to ensure something like this does not happen again.
Tagged: McGill University
• 2007
• Educational Information
• Educational Security Incidents (ESI)
• Personally Identifying Information
• Unauthorized Disclosure
