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• Date: 4/29/2011
• Institution: Trinity College Dublin
• Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
• Number Affected: Unknown
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: Irish Times

Abstract
Trinity College Dublin recently announced the discovery of a file containing student and information was available to anyone on the college network. The file, which was accessible between August 2009 and March 2011, contained the names, addresses, ID numbers and email addresses of TCD students and staff. In the announcement to those affected, TCD officials stressed the fact that the file was not accessible via the Internet, only the campus network. As required by data privacy legislation, TCD reported this incident to the Data Protection Commissioner.

Quick Facts

• Date: 4/14/2011
• Institution: National University of Ireland, Galway
• Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
• Number Affected: Unknown
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: NUI Galway Notice

Abstract
The National University of Ireland, Galway recently announced that a file containing personal student information was accidentally made available. The file contained the names, student ID numbers, email address, and mobile phone numbers of students from 2008. The data was exposed after a security issue with the NUI Galway Clubs and Societies computer housing the file and the university believes the file was accessed multiple times between September 2008 and December 2009. The university setup a hotline - 091 492852 - to help answer questions those affected might have.

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• Date: 3/9/2011
• Institution: Midlands Technical College
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 500
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: The State

Abstract
Midlands Technical College recently notified employees after the theft a flash drive containing sensitive information. The flash drive, stolen from the college's human resource office, contained HR data on 500 employees. The flash drive was later returned to the college, but it did not contain any of the information that was on the drive when it was stolen. According to Midland's Director of Human Resources and Legal Counsel Crystal Rookard the individual responsible for taking the drive indicated they did not open or view any of the files on the drive. As a precaution, Midlands is offering one year of credit monitoring to affected employees.

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• Date: 3/9/2011
• Institution: Eastern Michigan University
• Type of Incident: Employee Fraud
• Number Affected: 64 (Updated)
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: The Eastern Echo
• Update1 Source: Detroit Free Press

Abstract
Eastern Michigan University is notifying students after investigating inappropriate student records access by former student workers. The individuals under investigation appear have to inappropriately used their access records containing the names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers to provide the information of 45 students to an unauthorized third party. The EMU Police are investigating the incident with assistance from Federal authorities and EMU is not in a position to disclose details. The individuals affected have been advised to place fraud alerts on their credit reports and the university has plans to notify the campus community when it is in a position to do so.

Update1
Eastern Michigan University has identified 58 individuals whose information was accessed without authorization by two former student workers. In addition, 6 students have come forward after unable to file Income Tax Returns since someone had already used their Social Security numbers on other returns.

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• Date: 2/11/2011
• Institution: Solano Community College
• Type of Incident: Penetration
• Number Affected: Unknown
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: Solano Tempest

  Abstract
  Solano Community College recently alerted students after discovering attempts to alter the college's financial aid website. According to Solano Community College Chief of Police Steven J Dawson, it does not appear that any students were affected by this fraud. While the investigation is still on-going, Dawson did state they are now aware of a "fairly large" student financial aid loan fraud scheme. There is at least one person of interest in the investigation but Dawson declined to identify this individual.