Educational Security Incidents (ESI)

Quick Facts

• Date: 9/10/2007
• Institution: Purdue University
• Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
• Number Affected: 111
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: Journal and Courier Online

Abstract
Purdue University is alerting 111 student about a file found on the Internet containing student information. The file, stored on an unused but still available web page, contained student names and Social Security numbers. This incident affects students enrolled in the Fall 2004 Animal Sciences 101 class at the university. Purdue has since removed the web page and notified the 111 students affected by the incident. In addition, Purdue has setup a hotline - 866-275-1181 - for any student that did not receive a letter but believes they might be affected by the incident. More information on this incident can be found at www.purdue.edu/news/coa0709.html.