Trio of Stolen Loma Linda Computers Contained Data on Over 10,000
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.