Burglary and Possible Security Breach at Moore School - May 2008

Monday evening, May 26th, 2008 computer hardware containing data files was stolen from the Dean’s Office. The University’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety has been notified as have security personnel from the Office of Information Technology. An investigation is being conducted.

As a result of this incident it is possible that personally identifiable data have been compromised, including social security numbers, salaries, and information concerning terms of appointment. Although the University has no evidence that an unauthorized individual is using your personal information, there are steps that you can take to protect yourself.

• Individuals whose personal information was involved – faculty and unclassified staff - can request a free initial fraud alert to be placed on their credit files by calling any one of the three major national credit bureaus listed on the attached sheet. When you place a fraud alert with one of the national credit bureaus, that agency will notify the other two agencies. Fraud alerts will then be placed automatically on your accounts at all three agencies, and all three agencies will separately mail credit reports to you at no cost.
• Guidance on identity protection, identity theft, and precautionary measures is available at:
  
• The University’s website: http://www.sc.edu/identity/index.shtml.
  and/or
  Federal Trade Commission website: http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft/.

For further information, you may consult Ms. Pamela Young, the Moore School’s Director of Human Resources, at 803-777-6098.

We deeply regret any inconvenience or concern that this incident may cause. We assure you that the University, along with the Dean’s Office, is working diligently to prevent this type of incident from recurring.