Starbucks Employees Possible Identity Theft Victims

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Posted by Staff Writer November 05, 2006 10:52 AM

Just this past week, Starbucks lost track of four laptop computers containing sensitive information including social security numbers, addresses and names of over 60,000 company employees. Looks like this company may know how to serve up some Java but needs some lessons on how to protect sensitive employee information. These employees may become the next victims of identity theft as a result of improper data security.

If you suspect that you have been or may become a victim of identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission web site entitled "Fighting Back Against Identity Theft" contains resources which may assist. This web site also contains a list of other web sites providing resources to guard against or assist victims of identity theft.

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Mila
Posted by Mila
November 06, 2006 6:15 PM

Randall, I'd like to give you kudos for highlighting such an important topic. Being a regular customer at Starbucks, such carelessness about sensitive data on their part really hinders the company's reputation in my eyes.
Protecting employees' AND customer information should be the number one priority of all firms, successful enterprizes like Starbucks included.

cazzim
Posted by cazzim
January 04, 2007 9:20 AM

I am a victim of Starbucks' negligence and subsequently a victim of identity theft. Wading through the paperwork to get my life back. Do you know if there are any class action lawsuits against Starbucks for this incident?

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