 Data Breaches Affecting Wisconsin Citizens
May, 2008
Date Public Notified |
Date of Breach |
Company |
Data Stolen |
May 27, 2008 |
May 16, 2008 |
Altman Weil, Inc. |
Name, address, credit card information |
Who’s affected |
Details |
Nine Wisconsin residents were affected by this data breach. |
Those affected have been notified via letter and have been instructed to place a fraud alert on their credit report, close the credit card involved in the breach and regularly monitor their credit reports.
If you feel you are a victim of identity theft as a result of this breach, contact the Office of Privacy Protection at (800)422-7128 or email us at wisconsinprivacy@wisconsin.gov |
Date Public Notified |
Date of Breach |
Company |
Data Stolen |
May 2008 (and March 2008; two notifications) |
February 27, 2008 |
Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon – two divisions Shareowner Services and Working Capital Solutions |
Name, Address, SSN, Transaction activity, financial information |
Who’s affected |
Details |
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.
If you feel you are a victim of identity theft as a result of this breach, contact the Office of Privacy Protection at (800)422-7128 or email us at wisconsinprivacy@wisconsin.gov. |
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