Police find stolen computer device containing health records

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http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/05/30/pictou-device.html

CBC News
May 30, 2008

New Glasgow police say they've recovered a computer memory stick 
containing the personal information of 150 people who used mental-health 
services in Pictou County.

Someone has admitted to stealing the device and trying to destroy it, but 
no charges are expected, the Pictou County Health Authority said Friday.

The health authority said police believe no information was released.

"We are thankful that no confidential information has been compromised,. 
health district CEO Pat Lee said in a release.

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