University of Florida Current, Past Student Information Available Online
Quick Facts
- Date: 6/10/2008
- Institution: University of Florida
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 11,300
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: InsideUF
Abstract
The University of Florida began notifying current and past student that their personal information was found available online during a routine audit. The audit discovered that the names, address and Social Security numbers of 11,300 current and former UF students was available online through an Office for Academic Support and Institutional Service (OASIS) website. The site was developed by a former student employee and was used to allow student workers remote access to OASIS records while at remote locations. According to Joe Glover, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the student worker did not put any security controls in place to limit the access to this data. The OASIS site was actively used from 2003 through 2005 but remained online until the university discovered this incident and removed the information. The university has setup a hot line - 866-876-HIPA - and web site - privacy.ufl.edu/ - to help answer any questions affected individuals may have.
