InternetNews.com reports that a USB drive left overnight in an unlocked car was stolen, exposing the personal data of 16,000 Roane State Community College students and employees.
The college has sent letters to anyone who may be affected by this theft and has notified major the major credit-monitor and reporting agencies.
"While we have no reason to believe that the data was stolen for identity-theft purposes, we urge those affected to closely monitor their financial accounts for irregularities," Danny Gibbs, Roane State's vice president of business and finance said in a statement. "Roane State deeply regrets the exposure of this data.
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