Birmingham
University Kidney Transplant Program Computer Stolen
Quick Facts
- Date: 6/20/2006
- Institution: University of Alabama, Birmingham
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 9,800
- Source: Attrition.Org
- Abstract Source: Attrition.org
Abstract
A laptop belonging to the University of Alabama, Birmingham's kidney transplant program containing donor, recipient and potential recipient information has been stolen. This computer was taken from a locked office back in February, but the university delayed notifications until it could reconstruct all of the missing data. According to university officials, the information on this computer included names, Social Security numbers, and medical information of the 9,800 individuals involved in the transplant program.
A university spokesperson mentioned that there is no evidence that this information has been used for any illegal purposes and that the university has increased physical security measures. However, the University of Alabama is offering one year of free credit monitoring to all affected individuals.
