[Dataloss] UK: Lost CD may put pension holders in peril

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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/11/05/standard_life_lost_cd_security_flap/

Thousands of customers of UK insurer Standard Life have been left at risk 
of fraud after their personal details were lost by HM Revenue & Customs 
(HMRC).

Data on 15,000 pension policy holders, sent in a CD from HMRC offices in 
Newcastle to Standard Life's Edinburgh headquarters by courier, never 
arrived.

The lost disc contained names, national insurance numbers, dates of birth, 
addresses, and pension data. Information such as this would easily lend 
itself to abuse by crooks if it fell into the wrong hands. Providing 
fraudsters were able to read the disc they might be able to apply for 
loans or credit cards under false names.

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