Stolen Williams College Laptop Contained Personal Information
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Sat, 2009-10-03 07:09
Quick Facts
- Date: 10/3/2009
- Institution: Williams College
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 750
- Source: DataBreaches.net
- Abstract Source: New Hampshire Department of Justice Breach Notification (pdf)
Abstract
Williams College recently disclosed that a stolen laptop contained sensitive information. The laptop, which was stolen from a Williams College car while parked off campus, contained the names and Social Security numbers of 750 individuals. Williams College staff worked to identify address information for these individuals which they believe reside in 39 states. In the notification, Williams College is offering these individuals one year of credit monitoring.