The laptop computer was reported stolen on November 22nd, but many licensees were not informed of the theft until this week.
NASCAR Director of Communications Kerry Tharp said the stolen laptop contained no medical or lab records, only driver’s license and Social Security numbers. He said there have been no reports of any identity theft, adding, “in all likelihood, the person who stole the laptop sold it at a local Pawn Shop without ever knowing what was on it.”
Asked why it took more than 30 days for the involved parties to be notified, Tharp said, “It has taken a while to call everybody and get in touch with them. Aegis first had to notify the appropriate state agencies, and once Aegis reported the theft it to us, we began calling people immediately. Everyone has been notified at this point.”
A written statement from NASCAR said the sanctioning body “is taking every precaution possible to address this situation including contacting all individuals whose names appear on the file. Aegis also is providing outreach and consultation.”
Since the computer file in question was created in 2009, NASCAR and Aegis have instituted a new data-processing system that prevents such an incident from happening again. Aegis is revising its security procedures, encrypting data on laptop computers, and retraining affected employees on confidentiality and security procedures. Aegis has also agreed to supply all involved parties with two years of complimentary credit monitoring.
NASCAR said it “apologizes to the affected individuals for this unfortunate incident involving one of our vendors, and we are pressing Aegis to do everything necessary to mitigate this situation.”
perhaps bzf can cash another check as lifelock becomes the "official identity protection service of nascar."
ReplyDelete"Only Social Security numbers..." That's comforting...
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ReplyDeleteI think NASCAR needs to rethink who is administrating the drug tests. Keeping the personal data on a vulnerable laptop is just plain negligent.
ReplyDeleteAre we sure it wasn't Mayfield?
ReplyDeleteIt's Kurt "BUSCH" not Bush.. get with the program.
ReplyDeleteWhat series did this include? Was it every licensed NASCAR racer? If so, nothing was heard here.
ReplyDeleteDID YOU NO NASCAR CAN DO NO WRONG.....JUST SAYING MAYBE NASCAR NEEDS A HEAVY FINE AND LOSS OF SOME OWNER POINTS.....
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly did NASCAR do? It was an Aegis employee whose laptop was stolen, not a NASCAR employee. And stop yelling, please.
ReplyDeleteWas any of the media involved? As stated in the past, although unlikely, media members can called to undergo drug testing. Don't really need names just curious if it was drivers and crew or other parts of Nascar as well.
ReplyDeleteKelly in Manitoba
NASCAR should sit back light up a joint and relax. It's no big deal. Conservatives are destroying America with their antiquated rules.
ReplyDeleteLighten up NASCAR.
No media can't. We're not license holders.
ReplyDeleteI guess Aegis can expect a fine for actions detrimental to stock car raceing .
ReplyDeletedave nascar has control over everything. they are just as responsible as aegis to protect the nascars members imformation. if anything nascar should have checked to see that this imformation was secure to protect its members.we can shift blame every where you want.
ReplyDeleteimagine that - same lab that does NOT follow federal guidelines - lets this happen... too bad NA$CAR is not legit with their drug testing policy - or any other policy - for that matter......
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