Yet Again, Stolen Computers Contain Student Information
By Adam Dodge - Posted on October 12th, 2006
Quick Facts
- Date: 10/12/2006
- Institution: University of Texas, Austin
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 2,500
- Source: Attrition.org
- Abstract Source: The Houston Chronicle
Abstract
The University of Texas at Austin alerted 2,500 students that their personal information, including Social Security numbers, were contained on two computers stolen from faculty members home on September 29. The affected student are those that took computer science or engineering classes from Ray Springston between fall 2005 and fall 2006. The school is providing students information on how to monitor their credit reports for suspicious activity and has setup a web site to assist affected students. The Fort Worth police are currently investigating this theft, but currently have no leads.
Tagged: Austin
• University of Texas
• 2006
• Attrition.org
• Personally Identifying Information
• Social Security Numbers
• Theft
