University of Florida Reacts to PK Yonge Laptop Theft
Quick Facts
- Date: 9/1/2010
- Institution: University of Florida
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 8,300
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: My Fox Orlando, University of Florida
Abstract
The University of Florida is working to notify individuals after the theft of a laptop that belonged to a program affiliated with the university. The laptop contained the names, Social Security numbers and some Florida driver's license numbers on 8,300 P.K. Yonge students and employees dating back to 2000. The laptop was stolen on July 23 from a P.K. Yonge Development Research School employee's rental car while in San Francisco. The theft was originally reported to the California police and later reported to the University of Florida Police Department. P.K. Yonge staff are taking steps to prevent similar problems in the future by installing encryption software on laptops. In the letter to those affected, university officials recommend they monitor their credit reports for signs of identity theft. The University of Florida has setup a web site - privacy.ufl.edu/incidents/2010/pkyonge - with more information on the incident.