The disks were from the Airport I.D. Badging office, and had been scanned from paper I.D. forms. When it was discovered the disks were missing, the Port immediately conducted an investigation. As a precaution, the Port is sending letters to all individuals with names on the disks. No action is required by the individuals unless they are aware of any suspicious activity regarding their personal financial information; in that case, individuals should contact their financial and credit institutions.
The missing disks are from random dates, ranging from 2001 to early 2006, and carry names of employees from airlines, concessions, the Port and other employers at Sea-Tac. Some of the names may be of former employees.
"The Port will not be sending e-mails to individuals about this issue, only the personal letters," Reis added, "so the public should be cautioned against responding to any e-mails on this matter."
