Computer stolen with state tax data for 106,000 residents

August 28, 2007

Associated Press

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State officials say a computer laptop with the names and Social Security numbers of more than 100,000 Connecticut taxpayers has been stolen.

The state Department of Revenue Services says it will begin notifying affected taxpayers about the theft. Officials say the computer is password-protected and access is unlikely by anyone without specialized knowledge.

The state agency says it doesn't know if anyone has gained access to the data. Officials say they have notified law enforcement authorities and are investigating.

No information has been provided about how the theft occurred or other details.


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