Memory sticks containing confidential details of 26,000 patients have been lost in Lincolnshire. Names, addresses, phone numbers and NHS referral details of those who took part in the Smoking Cessation scheme. NHS says most of the information could be found from public sources such as the electoral roll and the telephone directory. But there is always the risk that they might fall into the hands of the unscrupulous. As we described in our recent Security Threat Report 2009, the incidents of data loss whether it be accidental or otherwise are on the rise.”]
Source: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2008/12/22/stop-smoking-start-losing-identity/