[Dataloss] MA: Security breach compromises Fallon patient data

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http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2008/01/21/daily65.html

A vendor computer containing personal information on nearly 30,000 
patients of Fallon Community Health Plan has been stolen, the insurer 
announced Thursday.

The Worcester-based health insurer said Thursday that someone stole a 
vendor's laptop computer believed to contain personal information for 
members with Fallon Senior Plan and Summit ElderCare coverage. The data 
included names, dates of birth, some diagnostic information and medical ID 
numbers -- some of which may be based on Social Security numbers. The 
information did not include addresses.

The computer was taken from the offices of a third-party vendor contracted 
by Fallon to handle medical claims management. The theft was discovered 
earlier this month, but Fallon could not confirm until last week what kind 
of information was on the computer.

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