Student Information Stolen at University of Delaware

July 16, 2005

3 computers were stolen from the communications department at the University of Delaware in December 2004. One of those computers stored the names and social security numbers of 343 students. University officials did not know about the loss of personal information until June 2005.

According to university officials, information on the computer was protected by 2 passwords – one to log on to the computer and the other to open the database. Officials believe the computers were stolen for their value as hardware. Following incidents of computer theft, anti-identity theft guidelines have been created. The guidelines include requiring that information not be stored locally and protecting personal data when working on a computer outside the university.

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