Educational Security Incidents (ESI)

Quick Facts

• Date: 6/17/09
• Institution: University of North Dakota
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 84,000
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: Post and Courier

Abstract
A laptop containing University of North Dakota donor information was recently stolen from the car of a contractor. The laptop, belonging to an employee of Blackbaud, Inc., contained information on 84,000 individuals. Blackbaud was hired to develop software for the university's foundation and alumni association. According to Blackbaud officials, the information on the laptop was encrypted and the theft was reported to the two university groups immediately. The company is working with the university groups to notify the affected individuals and help them monitor their credit reports. Blackbaud is also looking into why the employee had the information on the laptop top for a longer time period then they should have.

Updated 6/18 - Corrected typo in the title. Thanks to Allison Dolan for letting us know. - Adam

Abstract

• Date: 10/7/2008
• Institution: University of North Dakota
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 84,000
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: Grand Forks Herald

Abstract
The primary software vendor for the University of North Dakota Alumni Association recently alerted the school after a laptop containing UND student information was stolen. The laptop, taken from a vehicle, contained the names, Social Security numbers and credit card information on 84,000 UND alumni. According to Tim O'Keefe, the UND Alumni Association executive vice president, there is minimal chance the data could be accessed. According to an announcement from the Alumni Association, the information was protected by multiple security measures including encryption. However, the Alumni Association is urging those affected to monitor their credit reports for fraudulent activity. To help, affected individuals are being offered one year of credit monitoring for free. The UND Alumni Association has more information on the theft is available here: www.undalumni.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=956.