JP: Computer containing personal data on over 50, 000 people stolen from hospital

[lyger <lyger () attrition org>]

http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20070816p2a00m0na012000c.html

A laptop computer containing personal information and medical records of 
51,156 people was stolen from Toshiba General Hospital, hospital officials 
announced Thursday.

Officials said the computer contained the names, dates of birth and test 
data of 51,156 people. They said that since a password was required to log 
on to the computer, it would be difficult for anyone else to view the 
personal information.

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