Laptop Stolen from the Hawaii Department of Transportation

An investigation is underway after a laptop was stolen from the Hawaii Department of Transportation. It is believed that information of some 2000 holders of commercial driver’s licenses was on the laptop. Those notified should be aware of identity theft especially criminal identity theft as that is what identity thieves generally use licenses for – to pretend to be you when they get pulled over by a police officer for doing something illegal or just because they have warrants.

The state computer had personal data of vehicle driver licenses.Although the incident has been reported to police, no arrest has been made at this time. Three weeks went by before letters were sent to those affected, but this was because the state needed to follow the steps and protocol before sending the notification letters to the drivers.

Those affected may want to consider an identity theft protection service such as ID Watchdog as they are the only company guaranteeing protection against criminal identity theft.