Two Computers Stolen From Vanguard University Financial Aid Office
Quick Facts
- Date: 1/26/2007
- Institution: Vanguard University
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 5,105
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: Daily Pilot
Abstract
Vanguard University announced the theft of two desktop computer from the University's Financial Aid office. At first VU did not believe that any student information was contained on these computers. However, after further investigation by the University's IT department, VU has discovered that these computers contained over 5,000 student records. The information contained in these records include student names, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, dates of birth, phone numbers and lists of assets. Anyone who applied for financial aid at VU for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years are at risk. VU is sending out letters to anyone that might be affected by this breach and has also create a Web site - identityalert.vanguard.edu - and a toll-free phone number - (800) 920-7312 - where students can get more information.
