University of Idaho SigmaChi Frat Exposes 2,622 Records Online
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2007Media Contact: Aaron Titus
(202) 669-2969
MOSCOW, Idaho. In December, 2005 the SigmaChi fraternity at the University of Idaho posted personal information of 2,622 current students and alumni. This information included names, addresses, phone numbers, graduation dates, high schools, transferring colleges, and alumni status (ie, indication if an alumnus has been expelled). Most of the information was sensitive or confidential. The files were available to the public through a simple Google search.
Individuals affected by this exposure should immediately visit www.nationalidwatch.org and search for their names, to confirm what types of personal information were exposed. NationalIDWatch.org has a list of recommended steps victims should take.
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