University of Iowa Student Information Left Online For Several Months
By Adam Dodge - Posted on January 11th, 2008
Quick Facts
- Date: 1/11/2008
- Institution: University of Iowa
- Type of Incident: Unauthorized Disclosure
- Number Affected: 216
- Source: Attrition.org
- Abstract Source: The Press-Citizen
Abstract
The University of Iowa has notified 216 former College of Engineering after student information was found publicly available on the Internet. The information exposed includes Social Security numbers and other personal information but does not include any financial information. According to Jane Drews, the university's Information Technology Security Officer, "Although the students affected are at minimal risk for identity theft or any kind of abuse of their personal information, it.s in keeping with our policy to let them know that this incident occurred and to suggest they be proactive in protecting their financial information."
Tagged: University of Iowa
• 2008
• Attrition.org
• Personally Identifying Information
• Social Security Numbers
• Unauthorized Disclosure
