RegardingID Archive | Student records leak at university leads to revised security procedures

Monday, August 18, 2008

Documents found in a recycling bin that included personal student information, such as Social Security numbers, have forced Kansas University in Lawrence to revamp its security policies, according to a report from a Kansas newspaper.

The documents were mailed to several news media organizations last October. Since then, the university has revised its privacy policy and increased its use of technology to block security breaches.

“It’s an ongoing and never-ending process, basically educating staff and keeping policy current with changing technology, because we have to make sure things are secure, but also accessible so we can do our business,” said a university spokesman.

Initial pilot success leads to multi-country demonstration phase

Despite what appears to be a snail’s pace, the European Education Connectivity Solution project is still proceeding with its mission to establish a standardized campus card system for the European continent. If successful, students will be able to use the same ID at institutions across Europe.

U.S. Bank partners with Hamline University

A new partnership between Hamline University, Saint Paul, Minn. and U.S. Bank will enable the school to offer enhanced banking services to its students, faculty and staff through the school’s campus ID card.

Computer server at University of Maine hacked

Social Security numbers and credit card information of 2,818 users of a University of Maine computer server may have fallen into the hands of hackers, according to university officials.

University of Arizona upgrades campus card

The University of Arizona, Tucson, has rolled out a new campus card that includes contactless functionality. The new CatCard will be given to incoming students during student orientation and will be able to do the same things current CatCards can. However, existing students, if they want to upgrade, will have to fork over $25.

Drew students convince university to eliminate damaged ID card fee

Student government members at Drew University, Madison, N.J. have successfully negotiated with a school administrator to eliminate the $25 fee for damaged, worn out or defective campus ID cards. Students will still have to pay for lost ID cards.

Student ID thieves rack up nearly $80 in snacks

Three University of Memphis students, using a stolen student ID card, bought snacks totaling $76.25 before they were arrested. They’ve been charged with fraudulent use of a debit card.

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Student records leak at university leads to revised security procedures