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June 1, 2006

YMCA laptop with 65,000 members' information stolen

PROVIDENCE -- YMCA officials announced today that a laptop computer was stolen last week containing personal information for more than 65,000 members in Rhode Island.

The members belong to the YMCA of Greater Providence and branches in Woonsocket, Smithfield and Pawtucket.

The information includes names and addresses and, for some members, credit card numbers, checking account numbers, bank routing numbers, and, "for a very small minority," Social Security numbers, the Y said.

The personal information on the computers is "not readily available," according to a statement released this afternoon by the YMCA, which noted there are "several measures of security built into the system." The Y added that it may not be apparent to thieves that the information is contained on the computer.

The Greater Providence YMCA notified authorities last week when the company discovered two laptop computers were missing.

There are no indications to date that the personal information on the computer has been compromised, according to the announcement.

"All affected individuals are being notified about this issue, and we will work with them to address any concerns or questions they may have," said Susan Rittscher, president and CEO of the Greater Providence YMCA, in a statement.

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