Stolen Cornell Laptop Contains Sensitive Information on Students, Faculty and Staff
Quick Facts
- Date: 6/23/2009
- Institution: Cornell University
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 45, 277
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: WVBR
Abstract
Cornell University is working to notify current and former students and staff after the theft of a laptop containing personal information. The laptop, which was being used to help diagnose transmission problems with the university's central administrative systems and does not appear that have been encrypted, contained the names and Social Security numbers of 22,546 current and former students and 22,731 current and former faculty and staff members. The laptop was stolen earlier this month but university officials did not learn of the theft until late last week. Cornell officials have sent an email notification to all affected individuals and will be sending out letters shortly. Cornell has setup a FAQ to help answer questions people may have about this theft.
Special thanks to David DyTang for making us aware of this incident. - Adam
