 Data Breaches Affecting Wisconsin Citizens
November, 2008
Date Public Notified |
Date of Breach |
Company |
Data Stolen |
November 24, 2008 |
October 2008 |
Luxottica Retail, db,
Lenscrafters Eyewear |
Name, address, SSN |
Who’s affected |
Details |
Approximately 59,000 employees. The company indicated that there are victims in all 50 states. Those affected have received notification letters. |
A hacker accessed the company mainframe and downloaded the personal data. Investigators were able to trace the hacker’s IP address and identify the suspect who has a long criminal record. The suspect is at large and the FBI is involved in the search.
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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Date Public Notified |
Date of Breach |
Company |
Data Stolen |
November 2008 |
October 29, 2008 |
Starbucks Corp |
Name, address, SSN |
Who’s affected |
Details |
Approximately 97,000 US employees. |
A laptop containing personal information was stolen from the corporate facility. Notification letters have been sent to all employees affected. To date there is no indication that the information is being used to commit fraud. Free credit monitoring services through Equifax have been offered.
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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