My SSN was exposed in a breach at Columbia—a school I have no connection with
A Columbia University data breach has exposed the Social Security numbers of individuals who have no affiliation with the institution. The author, a victim of the breach, highlights the lack of transparency regarding how the university obtained their personal data.
Why it matters
This incident raises significant concerns regarding data privacy, institutional data hoarding, and the accountability of universities in managing sensitive information.
Data hoarding My SSN was exposed in a breach at Columbia—a school I have no connection with Columbia admits last year’s data breach exposed victims beyond its students, staff.
The article is a personal account of a data privacy issue, focusing on the author's experience and the lack of institutional clarity.
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