UConn Applicant Information on Stolen Laptop
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Thu, 2010-08-19 05:25
Quick Facts
- Date: 8/19/2010
- Institution: University of Connecticut
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 10,174
- Source: DataBreaches.net
- Abstract Source: University of Connecticut
Abstract
The University of Connecticut is working to notifying individuals after the theft of a laptop containing personal information. The laptop contained the names and Social Security numbers of 10,174 current and former UConn West Hartford applicants between 2004 and 2010. The theft was discovered on August 3 after IT staff noticed the laptop was missing from a storage cabinet. In the letter to those individuals affected, UConn is offering two years of credit monitoring through Debix Identity Protection Network. UConn officials are investigating the theft to determine if all university policies were followed and if disciplinary actions are warranted.