Originally published on March 28, 2012
A heads up if you have personal information on file with Howard University Hospital.
The facility sent letters to more than 34,000 patients about a laptop stolen in January.
The entire story is here.
Editorial note:
This story is yet another example of protected health information data loss due to a stolen laptop.
A guiding principle can be derived from multiple stories like this: Prevent data breaches by not taking PHI home in a laptop or portable storage device.