Lawmakers say they want answers

RICHMOND - Some Virginia lawmakers say they're not getting the answers they need from Virginia's Information Technology Agency or Vita.

The FBI and Virginia State Police are investigating a security breach that took place in the state's prescription drug monitoring database. On April 30th, a hacker accessed about 35 million computerized prescription records. Sandra Ryals, director of the Department of Health Professions, says the state sent out 530,000 notifications to Virginians informing them of the breach.

However, the state is still not certain how many people had their social security numbers and other personal information compromised. Republican delegate Bob Marshall argued, "I'm shocked that the administration still doesn't know how many social security numbers have been breached here and it's been two and a half months."

Two Virginia legislative panels took aim Monday on the state's troubled computer superagency and its $2 billion, 10-year contract with Northrop Grumman Corporation. One delegate argued the incident could be considered a breach of contract.

The House panel also learned that some pharmacists were having trouble accessing the database since it's been shut down for the criminal investigation.