2.1 Million University of Miami Medical Records Stolen

[rninformatics, DNP, RN]

From eMedia Wire

2.1 Million University of Miami Medical Records Stolen

Tallahassee, FL (PRWEB) April 23, 2008 -- On March 17th thieves stole computer tapes from a van used by an off-site storage company in Coral Gables, FL. The information on those tapes includes names, addresses, social security numbers, financial and health data. Anyone who has been a patient of a University of Miami physician or visited a UM medical facility since January 1, 1999 is likely included on the tapes.

While the University says the personal information will be hard to access, LoudSiren understands that many University of Miami patients may not want to take that chance. LoudSiren.com, a member of the Debix Identity Protection Network™, is reaching out to the victims of this crime.

Full story at:

http://emediawire.com/releases/2008/4/prweb879094.htm

[rph3664]

If nothing else, I sure hope they had backups.