University of Missouri System Tax Forms Expose Social Security Numbers
Quick Facts
- Date: 1/21/2010
- Institution: University of Missouri System
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: up to 75,000
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: Missourian
Abstract
The University of Missouri System recently sent an email informing students that their personal information may have been exposed on tax form. An unknown number of the over 75,000 1098-T forms sent to University of Missouri System students displayed student Social Security Numbers in the envelope window. According to Campus Mail Services, the SSNs became visible in the window due to a folding error. According to Nikki Krawitz, UM vice president of finance and administration, a project is in the works to move the University of Missouri System away from using Social Security Numbers as unique student identifiers. Krawitz also encouraged concerned students and parents to take advantage of credit monitoring through Experian which is available at a reduced rate.