Educational Security Incidents (ESI)

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• Date: 11/1/2009
• Institution: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 574
• Source: OSF DataLossDB
• Abstract Source: Bloom U Today

Abstract
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania recently announced that the theft of a university laptop may have exposed personal student information. The laptop, stolen from a university office, contained the names, Social Security numbers and grades of 574 current and former students. The theft appears to affect students enrolled in psychology courses taught by Julie Kontos from Summer 2004 to Spring 2006. The laptop was stolen along with several small devices and Bloomsburg University Police are investigating the theft. In the notification letter, Bloomsburg advices students to sign up for credit monitoring.

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• Date: 10/12/2009
• Institution: Roane State Community College
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 10,941
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: Roane State News Release

Abstract
Roane State Community College is working to notify current and former students and employees after the theft of a device containing personal information. The device, stolen from the care of a Roane State employee, contained the names and Social Security Numbers of 1,194 current and former employees and 9.747 current and former students. Roane State staff also determined that the device contained only the Social Security Numbers for an additional 5,036 current and former students. The employee's car was broken into while off campus and the theft is being investigated by the Konx County Sheriff's Department. Roane State has sent letters to all affected individuals are is offering one year of credit monitoring. The device did not contain educational records.

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• Date: 10/3/2009
• Institution: Williams College
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 750
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: New Hampshire Department of Justice Breach Notification (pdf)

Abstract
Williams College recently disclosed that a stolen laptop contained sensitive information. The laptop, which was stolen from a Williams College car while parked off campus, contained the names and Social Security numbers of 750 individuals. Williams College staff worked to identify address information for these individuals which they believe reside in 39 states. In the notification, Williams College is offering these individuals one year of credit monitoring.

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• Date: 8/31/2009
• Institution: Bluegrass Community and Technical College
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 100 or less
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: WTVQ

Abstract
Bluegrass Community and Technical College recently announced that student information was college from the college. According to college officials, the theft affected less then 100 students and involved personal information and Social Security numbers. At this point, there is very little information available about this incident.

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• Date: 8/18/2009
• Institution: California State University, Los Angeles
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 600
• Source: OSF DataLoss DB
• Abstract Source: ABC

Abstract
California State University, Los Angeles is investigating a rash of computer thefts that contained the names and Social Security numbers of students and staff. The two computers and 12 laptops were found to contain the names, addresses and Social Security number of more then 600 CSULA individuals. According to the university, the students affected no longer attend the university. CSULA has setup a hotline - (800) 883-4029 - to help answer any questions students and staff have about the thefts.