UND Alumni Association Vendor Laptop With Student Data Stolen
Abstract
- Date: 10/7/2008
- Institution: University of North Dakota
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 84,000
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: Grand Forks Herald
Abstract
The primary software vendor for the University of North Dakota Alumni Association recently alerted the school after a laptop containing UND student information was stolen. The laptop, taken from a vehicle, contained the names, Social Security numbers and credit card information on 84,000 UND alumni. According to Tim O'Keefe, the UND Alumni Association executive vice president, there is minimal chance the data could be accessed. According to an announcement from the Alumni Association, the information was protected by multiple security measures including encryption. However, the Alumni Association is urging those affected to monitor their credit reports for fraudulent activity. To help, affected individuals are being offered one year of credit monitoring for free. The UND Alumni Association has more information on the theft is available here: www.undalumni.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=956.
