CR80News | Stolen laptops place students and teachers at risk, Illinois

Monday, June 20, 2011

A pair of laptops containing the personal information of hundreds of special education students and their teachers was recently stolen from the Illinois State Board of Education, according to NBC Chicago.

According to district officials, approximately 1,800 students had information on the stolen laptops including Social Security numbers. Teacher information was also stored on the laptops, although officials are still trying to determine how many staff members are affected.

A high school in Tarpon Springs, Fla. recently sent out a mass email bearing student Social Security numbers. The school’s guidance counselor sent the email to Tarpon’s entire senior class of about 400 students and parents regarding the Bright Futures Scholarship program.

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Stolen laptops place students and teachers at risk, Illinois