The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has been told by Neiman Marcus that at least 9,600 shoppers in Hawaii ”may have been affected by a recent data breach,” according to a press release this afternoon.

The breach, according to the agency, “occurred in its point-of-sale system when the payment cards were swiped. The potentially compromised personal information included name and other Track One payment card data. At this time, Neiman Marcus says it did not include other personal information such as Social Security numbers or dates of birth. Neiman Marcus does not use PIN pads in their stores. The company believes online purchases were not affected.” 

DCCA is urging Hawaii residents to take precautions if they believe they may be affected. And Neiman Marcus advises shoppers to check payment card statements for any suspicious transactions.

Photo: Screen shot, Jan. 28, 2014. (Neiman Marcus)

—Chad Blair