March 2008 and May 2008 (two notifications)

February 27, 2008

Name, Address, SSN, Transaction activity, financial information

Clients of both divisions of BNY Mellon were affected involving an undetermined amount of records lost. An initial investigation indicates approximately 270,000 individuals and 409 institutions were involved in the Shareowner Services breach alone. It’s expected to reach over 4 million individuals affected.

Shareowner Services – In late February back up tapes contained in a box were noticed missing. An investigation determined who was affected. Those affected received letters and free credit monitoring for a year.
Working Capital Solutions – In late April back-up tapes were lost while in transport to a Pittsburgh facility. Those affected received letters and free credit monitoring for a year.

March 19, 2008

March 17, 2008

Name, Telephone Numbers, Addresses, Social Security Numbers, Member ID Numbers, Names of Beneficiary, and Start Date with the Union

There are approximately 90 individuals affected by the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA) data breach.

On March 17, 2008 Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA) had a laptop stolen from their La Crosse office. OPCMIA has filed a police report, and there is an ongoing investigation. The information contained on the laptop may include the following information: Name, Telephone Numbers, Addresses, Social Security Numbers, Member ID Numbers, Names of Beneficiary, and Start Date with the Union.

If you are one of those affected, place a fraud alert on your credit report, as explained in our fact sheet on the data breach page titled, “Data Breach: What to Do if it Happens to You,” which also provides additional steps to take to protect yourself.