88,000 Patients at Risk After Computer Theft
By Adam Dodge - Posted on May 1st, 2008
Quick Facts
- Date: 5/1/2008
- Institution: Staten Island University Hospital
- Type of Incident: Theft
- Number Affected: 88,000
- Source: Pogo Was Right
- Abstract Source: Staten Island Advance
Abstract
Staten Island University Hospital is alerting patients about a December 07 equipment theft. Thieves made off with a desktop computer and backup hard drive from an administrative office in Rosebank. This equipment contained names, Social Security numbers and health insurance numbers on 88,000 SIUH patients. According to a statement from the hospital, letters are being sent to affected individuals and the hospital is offer one year of free credit monitoring. SIUH spokesperson Arleen Ryback said that the equipment does not contain any medical records but would not comment on why it took SIUH so long to notify patients.
Tagged: Staten Island University Hospital
• 2008
• Medical Information
• Personally Identifying Information
• Pogo Was Right
• Social Security Numbers
• Theft
