Sensitive data loss blunder continue
January 5, 2008
In an age where most people are concerned about becoming victims of fraud and identity theft it seems that authorities and companies are doing nothing to help the problem. Over recent months there have been many instances of sensitive data being lost by places such as HM Revenue and Customs, the Department of Work and Pensions, and the DVLA, amongst others. And now there is another admission of sensitive data loss, with the Skipton Building Society admitting that the details of around fourteen thousand customers has been lost.
The details that have been lost belong to customers of the Skipton Financial Services who have invested in Fidelity Funds Network. As with other recently lost data, the details that have been lose include names, addresses, national insurance number, and the amount that has been invested. One ray of light for those affected by the data loss is that the bank account details of the customers were not included in the lost data.
Officials from the Skipton have stated that there is no evidence of fraudulent activity, but did apologise for the blunder. The customers that have been affected by the data loss have been contacted in writing by Skipton, and have been issued with new account number as a precaution. The details were lost after the theft of a laptop according to reports.
In addition to issuing new account numbers the Skipton has arranged for those affected to have free access to credit reports through Call Credit for the next twelve months so that they can check and pick up on any suspicious transactions. Free registration to a protective registration scheme is also being offered. One official stated: “Extra security checks will be carried out by SFS wherever these accounts are concerned.”
Related Articles
- Skipton loses sensitive customer data In the latest in a long line of data loss blunders the Skipton Building Society has recently admitted that it has lost sensitive date relating
- Another data loss blunder Over recent months there have been more and more stories hitting the headlines with regards to loss of sensitive data, and it seems that the
- Sensitive employee data lost by building society In he latest in a long line of blunders by various organisations involving the loss of sensitive date, it has recently emerged that the Leeds
- MPs state loss of personal data should be classed as an offence Instances of data loss and security breaches by banks, financial institutions and even government agencies have been at the forefront of the financial headlines over
- Loss of personal and sensitive data should be an offence A group of MPs has stated that agencies and firms found to have recklessly or repeatedly lost sensitive and personal data should be charged with
Comments
Got something to say?