The data breach occurred when a laptop computer containing Cancer Care’s computer server backup media was stolen from an employee. Although there is no indication that the theft has led to unauthorized use of the data, both patients and employees may be affected, according to the report. The data includes names, addresses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers as well as patients’ medical and insurance information and employees’ beneficiary, employment or financial information.
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