Laptop Stolen From Locked Office at University of Kentucky
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Thu, 2010-08-19 05:32
Quick Facts
- Date: 8/19/2010
- Institution: University of Kentucky
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 2,027
- Source: DataBreaches.net
- Abstract Source: University of Kentucky Public Notice
Abstract
The University of Kentucky is working to notify parents after a laptop was stolen from the university's Newborn Screening Program. The laptop, which was taken from a locked office in the Department of Pediatrics Newborn Screening Program, contained the names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, diagnosis, mothers' name and mothers' Social Security numbers on 2,027. In the notice, UK officials offer recommendations on how to spot identity theft and how to obtain a free credit report. According to the university, officials do not believe the laptop was stolen because of the information it contained. The university has setup a hotline - 877-528-3970 - to help provide more information about the incident.