[Dataloss] Educators' Social Security numbers sent via e-mail

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http://www.connpost.com/search//ci_3654023

Article created: 03/30/2006 4:33 AM EST
LINDA CONNER LAMBECK

The Social Security numbers of the 1,250 teachers and school 
administrators in the Connecticut Technical High School System were 
mistakenly sent via e-mail to staff, triggering an investigation by state 
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.

Blumenthal said Wednesday that he is appalled and astonished by the 
apparent "senseless" security breach.

He promised an immediate investigation into the incident, which occurred 
Monday, and warned the state Department of Education to notify all 
affected employees immediately.

Blumenthal was alerted to the situation by the State Vocational Federation 
of Teachers, the union that represents the system's staff.

Union President Aaron Silvia called the accidental release of the numbers 
"shocking."

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