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• Date: 8/19/2010
• Institution: University of Kentucky
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 2,027
• Source: DataBreaches.net
• Abstract Source: University of Kentucky Public Notice

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The University of Kentucky is working to notify parents after a laptop was stolen from the university's Newborn Screening Program. The laptop, which was taken from a locked office in the Department of Pediatrics Newborn Screening Program, contained the names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, diagnosis, mothers' name and mothers' Social Security numbers on 2,027. In the notice, UK officials offer recommendations on how to spot identity theft and how to obtain a free credit report. According to the university, officials do not believe the laptop was stolen because of the information it contained. The university has setup a hotline - 877-528-3970 - to help provide more information about the incident.

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• Date: 8/18/2010
• Institution: Yale University
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 1,000
• Source: PHIPrivacy.net
• Abstract Source: New Haven Register

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Yale University School of Medicine began notifying individuals following the theft of a laptop. The laptop, stolen from the office of a data analyst, contained clinical health information on 1,000 individuals. The laptop was password protected but not encrypted. The university is working with the Yale and New Haven police departments to investigate the theft. Individuals that are affected by the theft may contact the School of Medicine at 877-751-3361 for more information.

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• Date: 8/12/2010
• Institution: Loma Linda University
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 10,100
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: The Press-Enterprise

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Loma Linda University officials recently announced the university's dental School has hired an identity theft protection firm following the theft of three commuters containing personal information. The desktop computers, Stolen the weekend of June 12, contained the names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and other health and personal data of 10,100 patients. Individuals affected by the thefts are eligible for one year of credit protection. Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft. According to LLU spokesperson Dustin Jones the computer thieves "erased the commuter memory" and were " unable to crack the password firewalls". LLU has setup a hotline - 800-309-0195 - for those affected by the theft.

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• Date: 8/9/2010
• Institution: University of North Carolina, Greensboro
• Type of Incident: Penetration
• Number Affected: 2,500
• Source: ESI
• Abstract Source: UNCG News

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The University of North Carolina Greensboro recently announced the breach of two computers at two UNCG clinics exposing personal information. The breach involved the breach of a Speech and Hearing Center computer containing the names, Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, insurance company information, insurance ID numbers, group numbers, diagnosis codes, procedure codes and charges for 2,300 individuals going back to 1997 and the breach of a Psychology Clinic computer containing the names, dates of birth, telephone numbers, city of residence and if the individual was insured on 240 individuals. Information was exposed when the the university discovered malware on the computers that could have allowed someone unauthorized access. In the letter affected individuals, the university encourages individuals to monitor their credit reports. Anyone with questions about the Speech and Hearing Center breach may contact the center at (877) 550-6012 while individuals with questions about the Psychology Clinic breach may contact the clinic at (887) 550-6008.

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• Date: 7/30/2010
• Institution: Baylor College of Medicine
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 1,600
• Source: PHI Privacy.net
• Abstract Source: Baylor College of Medicine News Release

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Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital recently announced the theft of a laptop containing patient information. The laptop, belonging to a Baylor physician and stolen from his office at Texas Children's Hospital, contained the names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, dates of service and diagnoses on 1,600 cardiology patients. College and hospital officials are working with local law enforcement who have a suspect in custody. However, the missing laptop has not been recovered. The laptop was password protected but not encrypted. Both the college and hospital are in the process of reviewing the need for encryption on laptops. Individuals with questions about the theft may contact 1-877-631-0440 Monday through Friday between 7 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.