UCSF Computer Server With Research Subject Information is Stolen
Via The University of California, San Francisco.
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A computer file server containing research subject information related to studies on causes and cures for different types of cancer was stolen from a locked UCSF office on March 30, 2007.
The server contained files with names, contact information, and social security numbers for study subjects and potential study subjects. For some individuals, the files also included personal health information.
A notification process to those involved in this incident is taking place. There is no specific evidence that data on the server was accessed or is being used by any unauthorized person, emphasize UCSF officials. Notification is taking place as a precautionary measure to alert these individuals to the signs of identity theft and the steps that can be taken to protect personal information.
Notification letters were sent Monday, April 16, to about 3,000 individuals. Using backup files, UCSF officials are conducting an extensive analysis of the server data to determine as quickly as possible all the names involved in this incident.
(Props, Pogo Was Right.)
posted by Fergie @ 4/18/2007 07:37:00 PM
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