Lost University of Akron Hard Drive Contains Student Information
By Adam Dodge - Posted on January 11th, 2008
Quick Facts
- Date: 1/11/2008
- Institution: University of Akron
- Type of Incident: Loss
- Number Affected: 800
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: WKYC
Abstract
The University of Akron is alerting students and graduates of the university's College of Education after a hard drive containing personal information was found to be missing. The drive contained the names, Social Security numbers and addresses of more then 800 individuals. According to Dr. Cynthia Capers, interim dean of the College of Education, the university will offer free credit monitoring services to any affected individual even though Dr. Capers believes the risk of identity theft is low.
Tagged: University of Akron
• 2008
• Educational Security Incidents (ESI)
• Loss
• Personally Identifying Information
• Social Security Numbers
