Quick Facts

• Date: 4/28/2010
• Institution: Montana Tech of the University of Montana
• Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
• Number Affected: 260
• Source: Data Loss DB
• Abstract Source: Billings Gazette

Abstract
Montana Tech recently notified former students after an email attachment containing personal information was sent out. The email, sent to faculty, staff and students, contained the names, Social Security numbers and some birth dates for 260 students that had performed research projects between 1998 and 2005. In the letter to the individuals affected, Montana Tech is offering to pay the $9 credit freeze fee.