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Case File: Boise State Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Boise State incident.

Case facts

Filing state
Idaho
Receiving office
Idaho Attorney General

Data categories in the file

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Student ID Number
  • Parent or Guardian Information
  • Financial Aid Records
  • Transcript and Academic Records
  • Wage and Compensation Information
  • Direct Deposit Account Details

Case notes

Boise State, located in Idaho, has reported a data breach incident. This event involved the potential exposure of personal information, though the specific categories of data compromised have not been detailed in public records.

The official filings pertaining to this breach do not specify what exact types of personal information were involved, nor do they provide a figure for the number of individuals affected. Therefore, all references to the exposed data are general, reflecting the limited information available in public notifications.

The current status of this breach investigation is listed as 'monitoring.' This indicates ongoing assessment and observation by Boise State regarding the incident's impact and any necessary remediation efforts.

Given the general nature of the exposed information, individuals potentially affected should take broad protective measures. These include regularly reviewing financial statements and credit reports for any unusual activity. It is also advisable to be wary of unsolicited communications, such as emails or phone calls, requesting personal details.

These insights are drawn from publicly available breach notifications. The specific types of data exposed and the total scope of the incident are not detailed within the accessible records, requiring individuals to monitor their accounts and information broadly.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Boise State case file come from?
Every entry is taken from the breach report Boise State lodged with the Idaho Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?
Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?
It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?
Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: Idaho Attorney General