Personal Pfizer Data on Stolen Laptop

[lyger <lyger () attrition org>]

Courtesy rchick (etiolated.org)

http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=6b8c60cf-8fa2-43f1-9238-6dba8792cfa3

Pfizer Inc. has revealed that the theft of a laptop computer in February 
potentially exposed about 800 current and former employees and contractors 
to identity theft.

"At this time, Pfizer is not aware that any person has inappropriately 
used any exposed information, but the company is continuing to monitor the 
situation," Pfizer attorney Bernard Nash said in a letter to attorneys 
general in several states, including Connecticut.

Nash.s letter, dated March 19, said a laptop was stolen Feb. 7 by a 
burglar from the home of a contractor who helps arrange planning travel 
and meetings for Pfizer. The laptop was password protected, Nash added.

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