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MA: Data loss notification (fwd)
From: lyger <lyger () attrition org>
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 23:50:38 +0000 (UTC)
The following was sent to attrition.org anonymously. The North Shore Emergency Action Coalition was set up to prepare for a potential bird flu epidemic amongst other emergency issues and is made up of Departments of Health for NE Massachusetts. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sep 6, 2007 1:43 PM Subject: Security Alert To: Dear Volunteers: I have some unfortunate news to share with you regarding our volunteer database. Our Computer Engineer has informed the Coalition that a flash drive, possibly containing volunteer information he was transferring from a work computer to a home back-up computer, has been lost. The flash drive was not stolen. It was misplaced and it is possible that it was accidentally thrown away. The volunteer information may have been deleted from the flash drive before it was lost, but the engineer cannot be certain that it was. Although the risk of a problem from this situation is low, it does still exist. Therefore, we are notifying you so that you may take action to protect your information. Below are three links with information on how to protect your identity in situations where information has been lost or stolen. This process is free of charge. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/infocompalrt.shtm http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/compromised.html http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/detect.html The Coalition understands the vital relationship it has with its volunteers, one that is based on mutual respect and trust. We deeply regret this problem and are actively re-examining security controls so that this situation will not happen again. We need you, your expertise, and your commitment. We are beginning a new series of trainings and have reinforced our recruitment efforts. It is our genuine hope that you will continue on this path with us in spite of this recent occurrence. Please e-mail me with any questions or concerns at <redacted>. Your e-mails will be discussed by the Coalition and you will receive a response. My sincerest apologies. Joanne Scott North Shore-Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Coalition Chair _______________________________________________ Dataloss Mailing List (dataloss () attrition org) http://attrition.org/dataloss Tenable Network Security offers data leakage and compliance monitoring solutions for large and small networks. Scan your network and monitor your traffic to find the data needing protection before it leaks out! http://www.tenablesecurity.com/products/compliance.shtml
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