Quick Facts

• Date: 9/2/2010
• Institution: Western State College of Colorado
• Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
• Number Affected: Unknown
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: Western State College of Colorado Personal Information Security Alert

Abstract
Western State College of Colorado recently alerted employees after personal information was accidentally emailed to an unauthorized individual. The information in the email contained the names, bank account numbers, bank routing information and Social Security numbers for all employees that participated in direct deposit in May 2010. The incident occurred during testing of the Banner 8 system when an email containing employee information was sent to an incorrect email address. In the notice on the web site, the college tells employees to assume the information is in the hands of someone that will misuse the information. Along with information on how to monitor credit reports and place fraud alerts on their accounts, the college is offering credit monitoring reimbursement six months for any employee, and their spouse in the event of joint bank accounts. College officials have notified law enforcement of the incident and the investigation is ongoing.