Marriott Loses Data - 206,000 Affected

December 28, 2005

Marriott Vacation Club International has lost tapes containing the credit card and Social Security numbers of 206,000 customers, owners and employees. The tapes were reported missing in the middle of November, 2005.

"We regret this situation has occurred and realize this may cause concern for our associates and customers," said Stephen P. Weisz, Marriott Vacation Club International President. "We have recently mailed notifications to associates, timeshare owners and timeshare customers and are available to answer any questions they may have." Marriott Vacation Club International has also offered a year of free credit monitoring to anyone whose data might have been compromised in the disappearance.

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