When staff at John H. Woodson Junior School returned to campus from the weekend on Monday they were met with the unwelcome surprise that thieves had broken into the school and stolen a large number of laptop .
MOSCOW, Idaho, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The theft of three University of
Idaho desktop computers from the university Advancement Services office may
have put some personal data of university alumni, donors, employees and
students at risk. To date, the university has had no indication that the
information has been accessed, misused or used for fraudulent purposes.
An internal investigation conducted by the university revealed that six
months prior to the theft, the computer hard drives contained datasets with
names, addresses and Social Security numbers for approximately 70,000
individuals. As a precaution, the University of Idaho is making a broad
public notification about the computer theft to approximately 331,800
individuals. The larger number represents the total number of individuals
whose information may have been accessed by Advancement Services as part of
the office's work at the university. In-state residents are receiving an
e-mail notice and out-of-state residents are receiving a letter by regular
mail.
The hard drives did not contain credit card or other personal account
information, said Christopher D. Murray, vice president for university
advancement.
"We deeply regret this incident and the worry and inconvenience it may
cause, but we want to assure donors, alumni, students and employees that
the University of Idaho is strengthening its processes for securing and
storing our sensitive data," said Timothy P. White, University of Idaho
president.
The theft occurred over the Thanksgiving holiday and was discovered and
reported by an employee in the university's Advancement Services
department. The incident remains under investigation by law enforcement
investigators with the Latah County Sheriff's Office, which had asked the
university to delay notification of the theft to preserve the integrity of
the criminal investigation. To date, the computers have not been recovered.
Anyone with knowledge regarding the theft of the computers should contact
Latah County Sheriff's Deputy Ron Vietmeier or Detective Tim Besst at (208)
882-2216.
"Our immediate concern is to alert those whose information may have
been compromised," said Murray. The university has distributed a media
alert, established a website (http://www.identityalert.uidaho.edu) with
information about the incident and set up a telephone hotline at
866-351-1860.
The University of Idaho took immediate steps to investigate the nature
of the data contained on the stolen computers and to assess and improve
upon its internal physical and electronic security. Among the other steps
being taken by the university:
— Removing sensitive information from specific computing devices;
— Installing encryption software on desktop and laptop systems that
access sensitive information;
— Enhancing physical and electronic security;
— Improving data management protocols.
About the University of Idaho
Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state’s flagship
higher- education institution and its principal graduate education and
research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the
nation and the world. University of Idaho researchers attract more than
$100 million in research grants and contracts each year; the university is
the only institution in Idaho to earn the prestigious Carnegie Foundation
ranking for high research activity, The university’s student population
includes first- generation college students and ethnically diverse
scholars. Its high academic performers include 42 National Merit Scholars
and a 2006-07 freshmen class with an average high school grade point
average of 3.42. Offering more than 150 degree options in 10 colleges, UI
combines the strengths of a large university with the intimacy of small
learning communities. For information, visit http://www.uidaho.edu.
Contact: Tania Thompson, University Communications, office (208)
885-6567 or cell (208) 310-9736, taniat@uidaho.edu
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