Laptop Containing University of North Dakota Donor Information Stolen From Contractor
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
