Southeast Missouri State University
Former Southeast Missouri State University Employee Found With Student Information
By Adam Dodge - Posted on June 23rd, 2008
Quick Facts
- Date: 6/23/2008
- Institution: Southeast Missouri State University
- Type of Incident: Employee Fraud
- Number Affected: 800
- Source: Pogo Was Right
- Abstract Source: KFVS
Abstract
Southeast Missouri State University is working to alert students after it discovered that student personal information may be at risk. During a review of activity logs, the university discovered that a former employee had access hundreds of student records. According to university officials, records of 800 students, which included names and Social Security numbers, were found in the former employee's computer files. The university has filed charges against the former employee. The university has also setup a web site - www.semo.edu/identityalert/ - where students can find more information. Students wish additional questions are encouraged to call - (573) 986-6800 - or e-mail - identityalert@semo.edu - the university.
Tagged: Southeast Missouri State University
• 2008
• Employee Fraud
• Personally Identifying Information
• Pogo Was Right
• Social Security Numbers
