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3.2m in Mass. have had data lost, stolen

4-year study shows consumers need more safeguards

By Jenn Abelson

 |  Globe Staff  

  April 24, 2012

Nearly half of Mass. residents have had their personal information lost or stolen as a result of about 1,800 data breaches over the past four years, according to a report.

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