University of Akron
Lost University of Akron Hard Drive Contains Student Information
Quick Facts
- Date: 1/11/2008
- Institution: University of Akron
- Type of Incident: Loss
- Number Affected: 800
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: WKYC
Abstract
The University of Akron is alerting students and graduates of the university's College of Education after a hard drive containing personal information was found to be missing. The drive contained the names, Social Security numbers and addresses of more then 800 individuals. According to Dr. Cynthia Capers, interim dean of the College of Education, the university will offer free credit monitoring services to any affected individual even though Dr. Capers believes the risk of identity theft is low.
University of Akron Missing Microfilm Containing Alumni Information
Quick Facts
- Date: 10/24/2007
- Institution: University of Akron
- Type of Incident: Loss
- Number Affected: 1,200
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: WKYC
Abstract
The University of Akron is alerting alumni from the class of 1974 that a microfilm containing personal information is missing. The microfilm contained the names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and other personal information on 1,200 alumni. The reel of microfilm was one of many being digitized by a contractor as part of a university goal to preserve university data. The reel was discovered missing after the contractor returned other reels to the university. Both the university and the contractor were unable to find the missing reel after an "exhaustive search". While the university does not believe the risk of identity theft is high, the university is offering free fraud protection for one year to all affected alumni.
