Nihon University Official Exposes Employee Data to File Sharing Network
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Wed, 2010-04-28 00:00
Quick Facts
- Date: 4/28/2010
- Institution: Nihon University
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 13,700
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: Digital One (via Daily Yomiuri)
Abstract
Nihon University recently apologized after personnel information was discovered online. A Nihon University official apparently brought data on 13,700 personnel home and saved the information on a personal computer. The computer contained a file sharing program which then shared out the information on the Nihon University staff. The university became aware of the leaked data when people began emailing and faxing the university that the information was online.