Free year of Experian monitoring from Staples.

[oiseli48]

Nice, they word it "I believe I have been affected".

[Mendylab]

Two years Experian from Blue Cross.

http://www.premeraupdate.com/free-credit-monitoring/

Why are they giving it for free? Did I officially have to do something?

[TimT]

Why are they giving it for free?

http://www.premeraupdate.com/faqs/

[David R]

www.protectmyid.com/staples


Press Release: http://staples.newshq.businesswire.com/statement

List of breached stores: http://staples.newshq.businesswire.com/sites/staples.newshq.businesswire.com/themes/staplesREDESIGN_newshq_businesswire_com_theme/pdf/List%20of%20Impacted%20Stores.pdf

Just three more days to sign up.

[Mendylab]

Just three more days to sign up.

Just signed up, thanks!

[TimT]

Just three more days to sign up.

Thanks for the reminder

[yesitsme]

Why are they giving it for free? Did I officially have to do something?

I certify that I used a payment card during the time frame noted and at one of the Staples stores listed here. (Note that to receive these free services, individuals must sign up by May 29, 2015.)

[TimT]

He was referring to this

Two years Experian from Blue Cross.

http://www.premeraupdate.com/free-credit-monitoring/

[yesitsme]

He was referring to this

We’re offering two years free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to anyone affected by this incident.
Individuals over 18 who believe they have been affected by this incident may be eligible to enroll in ProtectmyID coverage

[Boruch999]

We’re offering two years free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to anyone affected by this incident.
Individuals over 18 who believe they have been affected by this incident may be eligible to enroll in ProtectmyID coverage

Well, it's a far stretch.  I was once covered by Blue Cross in NY.  I have no way of knowing if and where they might retain my info.