Dixie State College
19 Years Worth of Student Data Available Through Dixie State Search
Quick Facts
- Date: 10/23/2007
- Institution: Dixie State College
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 11,000+
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: The Spectrum
Abstract
Dixie State College is alerting students after an unknown individual access internal files containing student personal information. This incident, which took place in September, involved files containing the names, address, and Social Security numbers of at least 11,000 Dixie State College students that attended the college between 1986 and 2005. Dixie State staff traced the problem to the fact that for the past 14 months these files have been accessible using an internal college search engine. Dixie State officials did verify that the files have been accessed in the past, but are not sure as to the level of exposure. The college is working to alert all affected students. In addition, Dixie State officials urge student to closely monitor their credit reports for fraudulent activity. Dixie State College has created a web site - www.dixie.edu/idprotect - as well as a hotline - 866-295-3033 - and an e-mail address - idprotect@dixie.edu - to help answer any questions about the incident.
