 The data was stored on an advice bureau laptop |
The computer was taken from a staff member's car earlier this week.
It holds information on people who have sought advice but the bureau said the data was encrypted and it was highly unlikely that it could be accessed.
The details include bank account numbers, national insurance numbers, names, addresses and dates of birth.
Northern Ireland CAB spokesman Derek Alcorn has issued an apology and said the organisation would be writing to all the individuals concerned.
"We can say that the data on the computer is protected by three levels of security, including a high level of encryption," he said.
"It is highly unlikely that a criminal will be able to access the data, but people who have used Citizens Advice in the Belfast area should check for anything unusual.
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