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Student Grades, SSNs Found on University of Hoston Math Web Site
Quick Facts
- Date: 7/23/08
- Institution: University of Houston
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 259
- Source: SSNBreach.org
- Abstract Source: SSNBreach.org Media Release
Abstract
The Liberty Coalition recently announced that it had discovered personal student information on a University of Houston Mathematics Professor's web site in late May 2008. The files, belonging to Marjorie Marks, contained the names, Social Security numbers and grades of 259 students enrolled in the Fall 2005 Math 1310 course. While the university responded quickly to remove the files, search engine caches were not cleared until July 2008.
Virginia Tech Profs Post Student Information Online
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Abstract
In December 2007, the Liberty Coalition notified Virginia Tech about several files discovered on VT web space that contained student information. The files, some dating back to 1998, contained information on 250 VT students including names, 128 full and 111 partial Social Security numbers, class and group participation, class grades and class attendance. Virginia Tech immediately removed the files once notified.
CSU Chico Prof Exposes 30 Students Info Online
Quick Facts
- Date: 7/15/2008
- Institution: California State University, Chico
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 30
- Source: SSNBreach.org
- Abstract Source: SSNBreach.org Media Release
Abstract
In May, the Liberty Coalition notified California State University, Chico that it discovered an excel file online that contained student information. The file, placed online in 2003 by a Computer Science professor, contained the names, partial Social Security numbers, test scores and lab scores of 30 students. The information appears to be on former students of Jim McElroy. The university quickly removed the file once notified and the file is no longer available through search engine caches.
Sixty Online Files Contain Information On Thousands of U. Texas Austin Students
Quick Facts
- Date: 7/11/2008
- Institution: University of Texas, Austin
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 2,490
- Source: SSNBreach.org
- Abstract Source: SSNBreach.org Media Release
Abstract
SSNBreach.org has announced that it discovered containing personal and sensitive information on University of Texas, Austin students and staff was available online. The information, contained in over 60 different files, contained information such as names, addresses, 66 social security numbers, 459 partial social security numbers, phone numbers, e-mails, scores, GPA, GRE Scores, Majors, Race, Gender, GPA, phone numbers, tax information, and other personal information. The files were found to have been posted online by at least four different faculty members. The university restricted access in January after being notified by SSNBreach.org but the files were still accessible through search engine caches through at least May 2008.
Oklahoma State University Student Association Posts Student Information Online
Quick Facts
- Date: 5/27/2008
- Institution: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 3
- Source: SSNBreach.org
- Abstract Source: SSNBreach.org Media Release
Abstract
The Liberty Coalition recently notified Oklahoma State University, Stillwater that student information was available through a university web site. The web site, which belonged to the university's Vietnamese American Student Association (VASA), contained an excel file with the campus addresses, names and Social Security numbers of three students. This file had been online for six years and the students affected had received reimbursement for expenses related to a VASA tournament held in March 2002.
