[privacy] UCSF Computer Server With Research Subject Information is Stolen

["Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

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Via UCSF (props, Pogo Was Right).

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A computer file server containing research subject information related to
studies on causes and cures for different types of cancer was stolen from a
locked UCSF office on March 30, 2007.

The server contained files with names, contact information, and social
security numbers for study subjects and potential study subjects. For some
individuals, the files also included personal health information.

A notification process to those involved in this incident is taking place.
There is no specific evidence that data on the server was accessed or is
being used by any unauthorized person, emphasize UCSF officials.
Notification is taking place as a precautionary measure to alert these
individuals to the signs of identity theft and the steps that can be taken
to protect personal information.

Notification letters were sent Monday, April 16, to about 3,000
individuals. Using backup files, UCSF officials are conducting an extensive
analysis of the server data to determine as quickly as possible all the
names involved in this incident.

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More:
http://pub.ucsf.edu/newsservices/releases/200704189/

- - ferg

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