University College Dublin
University College Dublin Hands Media Confidential Student Information
Quick Facts
- Date: 11/24/2009
- Institution: University College Dublin
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 2
- Source: DataBreaches.net
- Abstract Source: The University Observer
Abstract
The University Observer, a student newspaper, was able to obtain detailed academic records on two University College Dublin students from UCD. The newspaper, with the knowledge and consent of the two students, filed official requests for information using nothing more then publicly available information. These requests were accepted and the newspaper was supplied with full academic statements on these students. In response to the ease with which the University Observer was able to obtain these records, UCD Students' Union President Gary Redmond asked the university to "...review its internal policies to ensure that all procedures were followed in this instance, and if necessary introduce mechanisms to ensure that a breach of this nature does not occur in the future." The university declined to comment on whether or not the university would be reviewing data protection procedures.
