Quick Facts

• Date: 6/19/2010
• Institution: University of Nevada, Reno
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: Unknown
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: Daily Sparks Tribune

Abstract
University of Nevada, Reno is investigating the theft of computer equipment containing patient information. The equipment, part of the University's School of Medicine's clinical practice, contained the names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and medical information for an undetermined number of individuals. The equipment was discovered stolen on June 11th. In the letter to the patients where identity theft is a risk, the university is offering one year of free credit monitoring. A full investigation into the theft is being conducted by local and federal authorities and information on the theft can be reported to University of Nevada, Reno Police.

Quick Facts

• Date: 10/29/2007
• Institution: University of Nevada, Reno
• Type of Incident: Loss
• Number Affected: 16,000
• Source: Pogo Was Right
• Abstract Source: NevadaNews

Abstract
The University of Nevada, Reno is alerting current and former students over the loss of a USB drive containing student information. The drive contained the names and Social Security numbers on 16,000 students enrolled as freshman during the fall semesters between 2001 and 2007. In a letter to affected students, the University offers one year of free identity theft protection. While the university has no evidence that the information is being misused, the university asks anyone that notices fraudulent activity contact the university's police department. The university has created a hot line - 775-784-1600 - to help answer students questions about this incident.