Marriott Discloses Missing Data Files

Posted by Zonk on Sunday January 1, 2006 @02:48PM from the i-seem-to-have-misplaced-this-small-item dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Marriott International has admitted that it is missing backup computer tapes containing credit card account information and the Social Security numbers of about 206,000 time-share owners and customers, as well as employees of the company." From the Washington Post story: "Officials at Marriott Vacation Club International said it is not clear whether the tapes, missing since mid-November, were stolen from the company's Orlando headquarters or whether they were simply lost. An internal investigation produced no clear answer. The company notified the Secret Service over the past two weeks, and has also told credit card companies and other financial institutions about the loss of the tapes."

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And THAT is why... by Winlin · 2006-01-01 14:51 · Score: 5, Funny

I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Re:why do they have SSNs for customers? by User+956 · 2006-01-01 14:54 · Score: 4, Funny

Time-share owners, maybe, employees definately, but customers? Why?

Look, they're just making sure you don't steal any towels. Towel theft is a big deal.

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Oh thank you thank you thank you! by rleesBSD · 2006-01-01 14:56 · Score: 4, Funny

Now wifey will never know.
Famous Last Words by TallMatthew · 2006-01-01 22:45 · Score: 3, Funny

IT Manager: "Datasafe's here to pick up the backup tapes."
Marriott soon-to-be-ex SA: "Um, didn't they already come this week?"