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Educational institutions are at risk for data breaches just like any other organization that holds the personal information of its customers and clients. In 2008, breaches affected educational institutions in 131 separate incidents. New York University encountered some minor data breaches a number of years ago and used its experience to focus administrative and technical resources on upgrading its security and business processes. NYU Associate General Counsel Leona Chamberlin talks via e-mail about the university's strategy.