Quick Facts

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

Abstract
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.

Quick Facts

• Date: 5/25/2010
• Institution: Loma Linda University Medical Center
• Type of Incident: Theft
• Number Affected: 500+
• Source: DataLoss DB
• Abstract Source: The Press-Enterprise

Abstract
Loma Linda University Medical Center recently issued a written statement following the theft of a computer containing patient information. The computer, stolen on April 5th from the Department of Surgery’s administrative office, contained names, medical record numbers, diagnosis, surgery dates and types of procedures at least 500 surgery patients. The San Bernardino County deputy sheriffs are investigating the theft.