US Bank of America Corp 2005 Physical Action (Q10482)

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A data breach risk event
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US Bank of America Corp 2005 Physical Action
A data breach risk event

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    January 2005
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    Bank of America Corp. has lost computer data tapes containing personal information on up to 1.2 million federal employees, including some members of the U.S. Senate. The lost data includes Social Security numbers and account information that could make customers of a federal government charge card program vulnerable to identity theft. Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vt., is among those senators whose personal information is on the missing tapes, spokeswoman Tracy Schmaler said. There were some senators Visa credit card accounts involved, Schmaler said. We dont know how many, but he was one of them. The bank issued an apology. We deeply regret this unfortunate incident, said Barbara Desoer, who is in charge of technology, service and fulfillment for the Charlotte-based bank. The privacy of customer info (English)