More identities compromised as government laptop thefts continue (DOT)

[NVMojo]

August 11, 2006

The US Department of Transportation is the most recent government agency to be hit with the theft of a laptop containing citizens' personal information. According to an August 9 letter sent from the DOT to Florida's congressional representatives, a laptop containing personally identifiable information (names, addresses, social security numbers, dates of birth, etc.) on 133,000 Florida residents was stolen from a parked government vehicle on July 27. For what it's worth (and it's not worth much), the laptop was password-protected.

Holders of Florida-issued commercial drivers licenses (CDLs), pilots licenses, and Tampa drivers licenses have all been advised via letter that their identities may be compromised, and the DOT is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the laptop. The DOT has set up a special Web portal with information on the theft, a tips hotline, a FAQ for those who may be affected by the breach, and so on.

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http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060811-7477.html

[ShockediSay]

1. do they issue these thngs with "take me" beacons? nt

[OhioChick]

2. This has been happening so much lately......

makes one go "hmmmmm."

[AnOhioan]

3. The list continues to grow......

http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/ChronDataBreaches.htm



TOTAL number of records containing sensitive personal information involved in security breaches

90,925,922