An investigation has been launched into why crates of medical records were left lying unattended in a corridor at a Scottish hospital. The records, which contained highly personal information, were discovered by a member of the public at the Southern General hospital in Glasgow. Read more on BBC.
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NY: Police investigating cases of identity theft
Daniel Pye of of Tonawanda News reports: A rash of identity theft cases have led police to investigate whether criminals are using a device called a card skimmer to steal information from unsuspecting bankers. Town of Tonawanda police reports show several cases among Citizens Bank customers in the past few weeks. Lt. Nick Bado said…
Judge to decide if Hannaford data breach should go to trial
Trevor Maxwell of the Portland Press Herald reports: A federal judge said he will decide in the next few days whether supermarket giant Hannaford Bros. is potentially liable for damages because of a data breach that exposed more than 4 million credit and debit card numbers to computer hackers. Judge D. Brock Hornby heard arguments…
UK: Stolen laptop contains pupils’ data
Brian Gomm reports that a computer stolen from Progress House, the main offices of Wigan Council’s Children and Young People’s Services, contained names, dates of birth, postcodes, ethnicity and, details of any special educational needs or eligibility for free school meals. The database on the password-protected laptop is thought to contain information on up to…
AL: Retailers: Proposed bill creates problems for business owners
Trevor Stokes reports: Credit unions and retailers reacted differently Wednesday to two proposed Alabama bills that would require businesses to notify residents when personal information accessible by computer has been breached. The companion bills, introduced this week by Rep. Tammy Irons, D-Florence, and Sen. Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, are aimed to protect consumers against personal data…
Bill: Missouri businesses must disclose security breaches
Missouri businesses would be required to notify consumers when their personal or financial information is compromised in security breaches, under a bill that received initial approval Wednesday from the Missouri Senate. Sen. Scott Rupp, R-Wentzville, sponsored Senate Bill 207 as a way to inform consumers of security breaches that could result in identity theft or…