Towers Perrin

Stanley, Inc. notified the NH Attorney General of a laptop theft involving Towers Perrin, a third-party service provider. The stolen, unencrypted laptop contained employee names and SSNs. Towers Perrin reported the theft to NYPD, engaged forensic investigators, and provided credit monitoring to affected NH residents. The thief was apprehended, investigation ongoing.

Towers Perrin reported the theft of unencrypted laptops containing PII (names, SSNs, DOB, addresses) of Bertelsmann employees and former employees. Discovered Dec 1, 2006. 15,000 individuals affected nationwide, including 7 NH residents. Notifications began Jan 31, 2007. Remediation included accelerating laptop encryption and engaging a security consultant.

Towers Perrin notified the NH AG of a breach affecting United Technologies Corporation employees. A stolen, unencrypted laptop contained employee PII. 249 NH residents affected. Credit monitoring offered.

Towers Perrin reported the theft of an unencrypted laptop containing Celanese Americas Corporation employees' personal data (names, SSNs) on Dec 1, 2006. 3 NH residents affected. Notification began Jan 12, 2007. Remediation included accelerating laptop encryption and engaging security consultants.

Towers Perrin reported the theft of an unencrypted laptop containing Altria employee/former employee PII (name, SSN) on Dec 1, 2006. 17 NH residents affected. Notification delayed by NY DA until Jan 5, 2007. Remediation included laptop encryption acceleration and third-party security review.