Dave Wedge reports on allegations that laptops containing personal information of campaign donors were stolen for political purposes: Laptops containing personal information of Tim Cahill donors were reported stolen from aides to Paul Loscocco just days before the supporters received requests for contributions to the Charlie Baker campaign, a top Cahill aide claims in new…
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College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba web site compromised
The College of Physicians and Surgeons sent a warning letter to its members Monday about an on-line attack that resulted in unauthorized access to the password-protected section of its website. “We sincerely apologize for this potential breach of your privacy and any harm it may cause you,” the letter sent by registrar Dr. Bill Pope…
Another laptop. Another car. Another “gah” moment.
Arizona-based Vision Quest provides services for youth in five states, including Maryland. In a letter sent to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, Vision Quest reported that a laptop stolen from an employee’s car on June 7 contained client information such as’ names, addresses, Social Security Numbers, dates of birth, DJS number, and encounter information. …
Improper disposal of confidential client records earns lawyer (only?) a public reprimand
Here’s a follow-up on a breach involving paper records, but I don’t think I ever knew of this breach at the time it occurred, although it reminds me of a similar breach where a psychologist’s adult children did something similar. Leigh Jones reports: An Indiana adoption lawyer whose client files were scattered in the wind…
When tables turn: ACS:Law now on defense?
MarkJ writes: Controversial solicitors firm ACS:Law UK (Andrew Crossley), which last week had all of its dirty email communication laundry leaked across the internet (here), is now facing more problems after Privacy International (PI) announced that it would take legal action against the firms breach of sensitive personal details. The emails were reportedly revealed on the evening of…
Backup with sensitive HIV information stolen — from a car
Grace Jang of KTVA reports that the HIV status of thousands of Alaskans is likely in the hands of a thief: Anchorage Police, along with the Alaskan Aids Assistance Association known as the Four A’s, say the sensitive information was taken earlier this month, but because the investigation is still very active, a lot of information…