They know now
The WashPost on the theft of data on 26.5-million veterans, quotes Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson:
"They believe this was a random burglary and not targeted at this data," he said. "There have been a series of burglaries in that community. . . . There is no indication at all that any use is being made of this data or even that they know that they have it."If the thieves didn't know what they had before, they certainly do now.
posted by xoff @ 1:41 PM
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What is the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs doing to assist Wisconsin veterans whose personal data may be compromised? That agency is awfully silent about their role in assistance. By sitting on the sidelines and suggesting it is someone elses problem is an overly conservative, and shameful, strategy.
Hello guys! Why do you make it so easy to be proven wrong? Here's a little snippet from the ol gov's office. Check out the bottom. Whoop! There it is! Hey Ricky...Don't lose that number!
http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/journal_media_detail.asp?locid=19&prid=2024
Anne Lupardus, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
Governor Doyle Urges Veterans to Protect Themselves Against Identity Theft
Recent Breach of Data at US Department of Veterans Affairs
Highlights Importance of Office of Privacy Protection
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that the personal information, including social security numbers, of 26.5 million U.S. Veterans has been stolen. According to the department, an employee took the electronic data home. The employee's home was subsequently burglarized and the data was stolen. Governor Doyle today urged veterans to take action now even though there is not yet any evidence that the information has been used improperly.
"Veterans whose information was stolen are definitely at risk of identity theft and need to take action now to protect themselves," Governor Doyle said. "Waiting until suspicious activity is detected almost certainly means ID theft has already occurred. Taking action now could help prevent veterans a lot of headache in the future."
Governor Doyle also reminded veterans and all citizens that the Wisconsin Office of Privacy Protection can provide assistance. Governor Doyle created the Wisconsin Office of Privacy Protection in April of 2006 to act as a one-stop-shop of information on how to protect against identity theft. It can also provide information and assistance to help the victims of identity theft straighten out any problems caused by that theft.
Governor Doyle has directed the Office of Privacy Protection to work with the county veteran service agencies offices to provide information and assistance to veterans who have questions or concerns about identity theft or who believe they might be the victim of such theft. The Office of Privacy Protection has also posted a fact sheet, "If You Are a Veteran Concerned about Identity Theft" on its website at privacy.wi.gov. Copies can also be obtained by calling the Office of Privacy Protection at 800-422-7128 or emailing it at WisconsinPrivacy@datcp.state.wi.us.
"Identity theft is an insidious crime with the potential for lasting damage," said Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary John A. Scocos. "While the recent loss of VA data has not yet been linked to actual identity theft, veterans may want to place an initial fraud alert on their credit report, and know how to monitor for and react to the first sign of suspicious activity. Veterans and everyday people should contact the Office of Privacy Protection for additional information."
Not surprising that the Governor's Office had to bail out the veterans department. Dems care about veterans.
Good one. That's how you bail yourself out of an incredibly dumb accusation? You say some crap about how Dems care about veterans? Please stop your idiot tirades before you make a bigger "jackass" of yourself. You clearly have no idea what you're talking about.
the VA needs to protect all vets who may have had their identity stolen from any problems resulting from their mismanagement. this includes monitoring credit history requests for all 26 million vets, and advising the vets when requests for their credit reports are made.
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