Skipton loses sensitive customer data
January 15, 2008
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 to around fourteen thousand of its customers. This is worrying news in light of the fact that so many authorities and companies have lost sensitive data relating to consumers, and given the increasing dangers and risks posed by identity theft and fraud over recent years.
According to reports the people that have been affected by the loss of data are those that invested in Fidelity Funds Network through Skipton Financial Services, The lost data includes a range of sensitive data, and this includes the names, addresses, national insurance numbers, and the amount that has been invested. However, the good news is that bank account numbers are not included in the data that has been lost.
The Skipton has contact all consumers that have been affected by the data loss in writing, and have apologised for the blunder that has put them at increased risk. However, the building society did go on to state that there was no evidence to indicate that the data had fallen into the wrong hands, and therefore affected customers should not be too worried although they should still remain vigilant.
The Skipton has stated that customers that have been affected by the data loss are to be offered twelve months free access to their credit report through Call Credit, as this will enable them to keep a better eye on what is happening with their accounts, and quickly identify if there is any suspicious activity that needs to be brought to light.
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