Columbus Public Health Department’s Theft Puts Employees at Risk for Identity Theft

It is unknown exactly how many Columbus Public Health Department employees are affected by a recent theft of personal information within the Columbus, Ohio department, but all employees, regardless, have been offered one year of identity theft protection services at the cost of CPH.

It is suspected that the theft was an inside job, considering only employees with a keycard could access the room that held this sensitive data. This data includes the information of present employees, as well as those who have worked at the department approximately up to three years ago.

The investigation is underway, and there is a person of interest, but no arrests yet. Until then, the identity theft protection services should assist those who may be affected in protecting their financial history.