On May 24, a computer device was reported missing from a secured area at LICC. The device contained certain doctor’s reports, which included the names, dates of birth and diagnostic information of LICC patients. Information regarding your treatment at LICC may have been included on the device. We have changed LICC policy regarding storage of such electronic information in an effort to prevent such an incident from occurring again.
To protect yourself from the possibility of identity theft, we recommend that you place a fraud alert on your credit files. This lets creditors know to contact you before opening new accounts.Call any one of the three credit reporting agencies at a number below. You will then receiveletters from all of them with instructions on how to get a free copy of your credit report.
Experian – (888)766-0008
Equifax –( 888) 3973742
TransUnion (800) 6807289
When you receive your credit reports, look for accounts you did not open, inquiries from creditors you did not initiate, and any inaccurate personal information. If you see anything you do not understand, call the credit reporting agency at the telephone number on the report. If you do find suspicious activity on your credit reports, call your local police or sheriff’s office and file a police report of identity theft. Even if you do not find any signs of fraud on your reports, we recommend that you check your credit report every three months for the next year by calling one of the numbers above.
If you have any questions or wish additional information, please contact LICC at 718 896-3400.
