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University of Akron Missing Microfilm Containing Alumni Information

By Adam Dodge - Posted on October 24th, 2007

Quick Facts

  • Date: 10/24/2007
  • Institution: University of Akron
  • Type of Incident: Loss
  • Number Affected: 1,200
  • Source: ESI
  • Abstract Source: WKYC

Abstract
The University of Akron is alerting alumni from the class of 1974 that a microfilm containing personal information is missing. The microfilm contained the names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and other personal information on 1,200 alumni. The reel of microfilm was one of many being digitized by a contractor as part of a university goal to preserve university data. The reel was discovered missing after the contractor returned other reels to the university. Both the university and the contractor were unable to find the missing reel after an "exhaustive search". While the university does not believe the risk of identity theft is high, the university is offering free fraud protection for one year to all affected alumni.

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