HOG has notified a group of its members that a laptop computer containing membership records is missing. The laptop was first reported missing Aug. 14. (Dealer advisory letter is dated Sept. 19.) The computer’s files contain personal information, including some with driver’s license and credit card numbers. As a precautionary measure, HOG is offering affected members free credit monitoring and identity theft services. Are you affected? The advisory states that if HOG or BRAG members had a credit card and/or driver’s license on the missing laptop they will be notified by mail at the address on file with their HOG or BRAG membership. Not all HOG members are affected. A driver’s license is only on file if the HOG member has rented a HOG Fly motorcycle. Credit card information is only on file if a member selected the Automatic Annual Renewal of their membership as an option and provided a credit card. Not sure whether to feel relieved or violated, call HOG at 1-800-258-2464.

Editorial comment: why is all this personal information roaming around on laptops? There ought to be a law against that!

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