Navy laptop containing some 38,000 social security numbers missing

The Naval Hospital Pensacola in Florida is in the process of notifying some 38,000 customers that have received pharmacy service after the disappearance of a Navy laptop mid-August.

This laptop, which contains a registry with Social Security numbers, birth dates and other personal information, went missing on August 18th and has not been found. The registry is not believed to contain medical and health information.

The Naval Hospital Pensacola does not have any evidence supporting that the information on the laptop has been accessed or used inappropriately, but the hospital is continuing to send letters regarding the incident to those who may have been affected. It is suggested that those whose personal information is at risk sign up for credit monitoring services or watch their credit reports for unusual activity.