Connecticut Attorney General's Statement On State Security Breach

August 28, 2007 -- "This serious security breach - sensitive personal financial data belonging to more than 100,000 taxpayers at risk - demands immediate action to protect against identity theft.

"We must hold state agencies accountable to the same standards as corporations that suffer security breaches. We have demanded that corporations provide immediate notification of everyone affected, and effective measures to protect them. The Department of Revenue Services has rightfully acknowledged this responsibility, and my office will work with them to ensure that every taxpayer is protected from misuse of their valuable confidential information.

"My office is seeking critical details about how this information was vulnerable to theft, and what corrective measures are necessary to prevent future security breaches."

Source: Connecticut Attorney General