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[EZRIDN]

I just received in the mail today a 'Personal Information Advisory' from the

[Fired00d]

Geessh!!!! Thanks for the information. I didn't receive this email and it's probably because I've never used my credit card to pay my annual dues.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Twolanerider]

I've received no such notice.  Haven't had to renew for quite some time, however, as the life thing was done quite some time ago.  Have added a "guest" or "associate" or whatever the hell people you're dating for awhile and take to rallies are called.  So they've certainly had the data at some time.

I'm probably ok though.  Missouri re-issued DL numbers awhile back so it's not the same as it was when last used with HOG and I request a change of credit card numbers for the couple of cards I have every 18 months or so so history never stays too fresh.  Can still get hosed though.  Being compromised is never any further than someone's innocent mistake away.  So we just have to cover our butts as best we can.

[EZRIDN]

Just to clarify, this notice came via postal mail...not email.

[MJZ]

Looks like my life membership has finally proven to be worth something. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[DCFIREMANN]

Looks like my life membership has finally proven to be worth something. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Mine tooooo


Be Safe

THE DAWG

[Fired00d]

Got my letter today. Fortunately I already have credit monitoring and other things in place to avoid credit identity theft.

For those of you that are life members you may still be at risk. The letter states...

[highlight]"The laptop containing the information was reported missing by a Harley-Davidson employee on Monday, August 14, 2006. H.O.G. member data is on file to facilitate registration at H.O.G. events."[/highlight][/i]

It goes on further to say.....

[highlight]"At the same time, we have sent a personal letter to approximately 60,000 H.O.G. members who have been affected (including you) because the file contained either a credit card and/or drivers license number."[/highlight][/i]

This would lead me to believe that my information got on this computer from one of the H.O.G. events I have attended. So even though you are a life member if you have attended a H.O.G. event you may be receiving this letter also.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Twolanerider]

Got the letter today; or at least a version of it.  If someone's specifically said their letter told them their credit card number and driver's license number had been compromised mine actually is a little different.  While it offers the credit security stuff mentioned elsewhere the letter specifically says only the drivers license number was compromised in my case.  Good news, as part of new security protocols my state changed all the drivers licenses with license reissue so mine is different than it was when HOG got it.  Bad news, the number HOG had came from when drivers license number was also the social security number.

[Screamin_Beagle]

Twolane,
    That's a biggie. I can imagine that several years ago,  broadcasting one's social security number probably wasn't a big deal,   but with all the ID theft going on today....no wonder they changed it.  Keep an eye on your stuff.....


_Beagle

[Twolanerider]

Twolane,
 

[TheVgirl]

Just be thankful that they are notifying you!!  By federal law, they are required to inform you if you're information is "compromised."  I've been in this situation myself in the last year and it is a sickening feeling to know you're about to tell thousands of people "your information has been compromised."  However, it's better than the alternative.  At least you have the opportunity to PREVENT identity theft which is much better than trying to RECOVER from it!!  It took me three years and the help of Clark Howard to straighten out the mess a check-out clerk at Walmart created in the mid-90's by using the info on my check to get a job and buy a car!

I am actually surprised that they are paying for credit monitoring!  That's a big plus for them!!  
Anyone that gets the letter should take them up on the offer.  If you do not, you've relieved them of all obligation to help you rectify the situation if someone does choose to use your SSN or DL.  

[Special_Ed]

Got my letter today. Fortunately I already have credit monitoring and other things in place to avoid credit identity theft.

For those of you that are life members you may still be at risk. The letter states...

[highlight]"The laptop containing the information was reported missing by a Harley-Davidson employee on Monday, August 14, 2006. H.O.G. member data is on file to facilitate registration at H.O.G. events."[/highlight][/i]

It goes on further to say.....

[highlight]"At the same time, we have sent a personal letter to approximately 60,000 H.O.G. members who have been affected (including you) because the file contained either a credit card and/or drivers license number."[/highlight][/i]

This would lead me to believe that my information got on this computer from one of the H.O.G. events I have attended. So even though you are a life member if you have attended a H.O.G. event you may be receiving this letter also.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Doesn't this seem like a recurring theme? I get a letter from the VA, letters for HD. Who is watching all this information? Why are they using laptops and not PC's that you can't walk out the door with? This is more BS! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Why isn't there a little more care taken with this stuff!

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[VaEagle]

Yes, that is a shame that identity theft is on the rise and the info is getting easier and easier to get.
Have you seen the ads for a national medical database that some medical organization is pushing for? It will make it easy for any doctor or medical staff to pull up your medical records to look for allergies or other problems if you are injured and sick while traveling and to confer with your regular doctors on treatment. Very convienient not having to fill out those patient history forms everywhere you go but think of all the personal info contained on those forms including your lab results.
I hate to think of the chances for tampering,disclosure or theft of that data.
I agree with the earlier statement about laptops. We loose security for convienience in many cases.
Maybe the MOCO should use the new alarm system they have on the 2007 bikes on their computers? Operator has a keyfob and if they walk away from laptop the alarm is activated and computer is disabled. 8-)

[Garznhogs]

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.... .... Maybe the MOCO should use the new alarm system they have on the 2007 bikes on their computers? Operator has a keyfob and if they [highlight]walk away from laptop the alarm is activated[/highlight] and computer is disabled. 8-)

Great idea... add a LoJack while yer at it, and track it?  nah, too simple.

[Special_Ed]

Great idea... add a LoJack while yer at it, and track it?