OREGON COMPUTER STOLEN Pacific University Notifies Campus of Data Security Incident:

Pacific University Notifies Campus of Data Security Incident

The Forest Grove Police Department is investigating the theft of a University-owned laptop from a staff member's residence that occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2009. The University was made aware of the theft on March 26, 2009.

FOREST GROVE, OR--The Forest Grove Police Department is investigating the theft of a University-owned laptop from a staff member's residence that occurred on Thursday, March 26, 2009. The University was made aware of the theft on March 26, 2009.

The computer contained names and some personal information. It does not appear that any social security numbers were stored on the system.

There is no evidence at this time of identity theft. However, because the potential for identity theft exists, Pacific University is encouraging all faculty staff and students to take proper precautions and monitor their personal information and accounts.

More information can be found online at www.pacificu.edu/alerts/identity.cfm

Posted by Lance Kissler (lkissler@pacificu.edu) on Mar 27, 2009 at 5:20 P