Saturday, December 5, 2009

HSBC Software Bug Shows Confidential Chap.13 Info

A deficiency in the software used by HSBC has led to a data breach.  Redacted sensitive information on saved imaged documents was visible due to a software bug.  It has affected the bank’s customers who were going through Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings.

It has affected files between May 1, 2007 and Oct. 17, 2008–over one year!  HSBC learned of the problem on July 9, 2009.

[Via http://datasecurityguy.wordpress.com]

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