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PROVIDENCE ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE MONITORING,
RESTORATION SERVICES IN DATA THEFT
Feb. 14, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore. - Providence Health System announced today it has finalized an agreement with Kroll Inc. to provide its ID TheftSmart™ package of monitoring and restoration services to those affected by the recent data theft at Providence Home Services. The services will be provided free of charge to those affected.
“We think this will help address the concerns of our patients and help put their minds at ease,” said Rick Cagen, chief executive, Portland Service Area, Providence Health System. “We have heard from patients that the process to notify the credit agencies can be difficult, and we appreciate the time they have spent as a result of the theft.”
Kroll’s ID TheftSmart™ provides access to continuous monitoring of credit files and investigates potential identity theft cases. In those cases of actual fraudulent activity, the company works to restore the victim’s identity to its pre-ID theft status.
Providence Home Services patients affected by the data theft will be notified by mail and given the opportunity to sign up for the ID TheftSmart™ services. Patients who have questions about signing up for the services may call 1-888-284-8997. Additional information is also available at www.providence.org.
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Kroll, Inc. information:
Kroll Inc., the world's leading risk consulting company, provides a global clientele with a broad range of investigative, intelligence, financial, security and technology services. Headquartered in New York, Kroll has a multidisciplinary corps of more than 3,700 employees with offices in more than 65 cities in over 25 countries. Through the Fraud Solutions unit, Kroll’s licensed private investigators, security consultants and high-technology experts help organizations prevent and recover from identity theft. For more information, go to www.krollworldwide.com.
Contact:
Gary Walker
503-215-7567
gary.walker@providence.org
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