The hangover: Japan city admits data lost after night out


The western city of Amagasaki said on June 23 that a private contractor, whose name has not been disclosed, was carrying the memory stick during drinks after work. — Photo by Sara Kurfeß on Unsplash

TOKYO: A Japanese city has been left with more than a headache after admitting a contractor lost a USB containing personal data on all 460,000 residents during a night out.

The western city of Amagasaki said on June 23 that a private contractor, whose name has not been disclosed, was carrying the memory stick during drinks after work.

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