The Kitakyushu City Social Welfare Council reported the loss of a USB stick containing personal data from 805 people in a support program. Missing since September 24 at Moji Ward Office, the device stored names, addresses, household details, and consultation records. No misuse has been confirmed as of October 1. The council is contacting affected individuals and pledging to abolish USB-based data storage to prevent recurrence. Source: The Kitakyushu City Social Welfare Council
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