2.4 Million Ontario Voters' Private Info Compromised

An anonymous reader writes "Elections Ontario, an agency tasked with the organization and conduct of general elections and by-elections in Canada's Ontario region, is warning voters about the loss and potential theft of two USB sticks containing private information of 2.4 million voters from approximately 20–25 electoral districts. The information at issue is limited to full name, gender, birth date, address, whether or not an elector voted in the last provincial election and any other personal information updates provided by voters to Elections Ontario during that time, as well as administrative codes used solely for election purposes. The information does not include how an individual voted."

Comments

What is this info doing on USB-sticks?

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What would be a valid reason to put that much info on 2 usb-sticks besides, wanting to sell it or altogether being to darn lazy to even think about security and consequences. Anyone?