Sensitive Data Missing From National Archives

The National Archives lost a computer hard drive containing massive amounts of sensitive data from the Clinton administration.The drive went missing from the Archives facility while Archive members were converting the Clinton administration information to a digital records system. The drive contained 1 terabyte of data, which is enough information to fill millions of books. The data ranged from Secret Service and White House operating procedures to social gatherings and political records, in addition to Social Security numbers.

The hard drive was located in an area where at least 100 badge-holders passed. National Archives members have known that the drive was missing since March 24. It has not yet been determined if the loss was the result of theft of accidental loss.

The National Archives is now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the missing computer hard drive.