Friday, April 22, 2011

Dear dated April 13, 2011

In ourongoing efforts to ensure the highest levels of security and prevent identity theft, we want to make you aware of an exposure of personal information that may affect you. Please be aware that we have no indication that your personal information has been misused in any way.
---------------The Comptroller's office recently identified the exposure of three database files that contained personal information, such as name and Social Security number. You are receiving this letter because your information may have been exposed. ----------------------------------------------------The data files were immediately taken offline and secured, but we want to make every effort to inform you of important precautions you can take. Web resoures at www.TXsafeguard.org to provide additional details, recommended steps and resources. We also have provided FAQs and e-mail alert you can sign up for to be informed of anyy additional developments.--------------------------------As an added precaution, we are actively working with law enforcement and have contacted all major credit reporting agencies to notify them of this issue-------------------------------------------------We sincerely regret that this incident occured. Thank you for your shared vigilance at a time when the potential for cyber crime remains a great threat.
Sincerely, Victor Gonzalez - Chief Technology Officer - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

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