Posted: 5:45 PM - Apr 11, 2008
Everyone just keeps giving our personall information away.
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The personal information of thousands of patients at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center may have been compromised.
A Federal investigation and a NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital internal audit have uncovered the possible theft of personal identity information, including
names, phone numbers, and in some cases social security numbers, of approximately 40,000 hospital patients.
Authorities do not believe that any health-related information was included.
Officials say they are in the process of informing all affected patients in writing and/or via phone calls.
"We deeply regret that this has occurred, and we understand the concern that patients and their families may feel upon learning that they may have been
a victim of this criminal activity," hospital officials said in a statement. "We have, therefore, set up a hotline for patients to call if they have
questions, and we will be offering credit monitoring services for affected patients."
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is working closely with law enforcement authorities and other government agencies as part of an ongoing investigation.
Officials have also appointed an internal task Force to build upon the hospital's existing systems and to develop a comprehensive program to prevent
potential data theft in the future.
Hospital officials say they are taking the matter very seriously. They, and we want to assure our patients and families that we will take all necessary
steps to safeguard their personal information.
The number will be posted shortly.
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The personal information of thousands of patients at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center may have been compromised.
A Federal investigation and a NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital internal audit have uncovered the possible theft of personal identity information, including
names, phone numbers, and in some cases social security numbers, of approximately 40,000 hospital patients.
Authorities do not believe that any health-related information was included.
Officials say they are in the process of informing all affected patients in writing and/or via phone calls.
"We deeply regret that this has occurred, and we understand the concern that patients and their families may feel upon learning that they may have been
a victim of this criminal activity," hospital officials said in a statement. "We have, therefore, set up a hotline for patients to call if they have
questions, and we will be offering credit monitoring services for affected patients."
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is working closely with law enforcement authorities and other government agencies as part of an ongoing investigation.
Officials have also appointed an internal task Force to build upon the hospital's existing systems and to develop a comprehensive program to prevent
potential data theft in the future.
Hospital officials say they are taking the matter very seriously. They, and we want to assure our patients and families that we will take all necessary
steps to safeguard their personal information.
The number will be posted shortly.