Billing Department Error Exposes Tennessee Tech Student's Social Security Numbers

Approximately 3,100 current and past Tennessee Tech University students were notified that some of their personal information may have been compromised.

On September 11, a problem in the way student bills are process resulted in some student's social security numbers and personal identification numbers appearing on the billing statements of other students.

The university has emails letters to affected students notifying them of the problem and outlining steps to help prevent possible fraud. Information about contacting credit reporting agencies and credit fraud alert services was mailed to them.

Details: http://www.tntech.edu/publicaffairs/security/

Source: "Technical Glitch Could Make Personal Data for Some TTU Students Vulnerable," Sept. 14, The Herald_Citizen.