[Dataloss] UK: Laptop theft sparks ID fears

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http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1018735_laptop_theft_sparks_id_fears

Hundreds of people have been placed at risk of identity theft after a 
laptop computer containing personal and financial details was stolen from 
a car, it was revealed today.

HM Customs and Revenue is investigating the incident after an employee's 
laptop was stolen from the boot of a car.

The computer contained sensitive financial details of at least 400 people 
which had been passed to the HMRC by several financial institutions as 
part of an audit.

HMRC confirmed that the computer, which disappeared overnight on September 
20, did hold customer information but said it was protected by "top level 
encryption".

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