Laptop Stolen from Oklahoma Department of Human Services

Oklahoma’s Department of Human Services has recently experienced a theft of one of their company laptops. Taken from an employee’s vehicle, this laptop contains information on some million recipients of service from this agency.

The information on the laptop was not encrypted but WAS password protected. There is always the risk of identity theft and misuse of personal data, especially when information such as Social Security Numbers are at risk.

Police of Oklahoma City and the Department of Human Services are investigating this incident, but caution those who may be affected to carefully monitor their credit reports.