(Storm Lake)– A northwest Iowa university has reported a data breach on campus records which could include social security numbers of students and staff dating back to 1987.
Buena Vista University in Storm Lake reported the breach today (Friday).
University officials say it could affect about 93,000 people. The records also include addresses and drivers license information.
But university officials say there hasn’t been any indication that the information has been misused.
The unauthorized access was confirmed last month and the university began notifying those potentially affected.
University President Frederick Moore apologizes for the incident. He says the university is trying to mitigate potential harm.
A computer forensics team will investigate and attorneys are also reviewing the matter.
(Story from the Assocated Press.).
