Message from the Chancellor
To students whose data was exposed

I regret to inform you that a recent incident at the university may have exposed you to the risk of identity theft.

University officials discovered recently that IRS 1098-T Tuition Statement data for 2005 was transmitted to an outside vendor via a non-secure connection. Your name, address and Social Security Number were included in the exposed data. The data was briefly exposed only during transmission and is now secure.

Though we have no evidence that your information has been disseminated or misused, we want to make you aware that this has occurred and provide you with information to take appropriate measures to protect yourself.

Furthermore, we have created a website that contains information about detecting and defending yourself against identity theft. Please visit www.twu.edu and click on “Data Exposure Response.” If you do not have access to the Internet, please call the TWU Office of Finance and Administration at (940) 898-3505.

Sincerely,

Ann Stuart, Ph.D.
Chancellor and President