VA: SSN, other data of 900 mistakenly released in Hampton

[lyger <lyger () attrition org>]

http://hamptonroads.com/2009/07/ssn-other-data-900-mistakenly-released-hampton

The Social Security numbers and other personal information of nearly 900 
people who were banned from public housing in Hampton were accidentally 
given to a resident who requested the information.

Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority Executive Director Frank 
Lofurno said the information was inadvertently given to someone who 
requested a list of those banned by police from living in public housing, 
usually because of criminal activity.

While the list of names is public information, Lofurno said a clerical 
error allowed the personal information to be included.

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