Stolen laptop contained Social Security numbers
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A county laptop computer that contained individuals’ Social Security numbers was stolen last month, according to a county report.
The password-protected computer assigned to a county auditor-controller employee held the names and Social Security numbers of 28 people enrolled in the Department of Social Services’ Refugee Employment Program.
The auditor-controller’s office is sending letters to the affected individuals advising them to protect themselves against identity theft.
The department is also obtaining encryption software and warning employees not to store sensitive data on laptops.
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