A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the loss or theft of laptops and other computers from the Police, FESA, and the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board, including details on value, data security, and reporting procedures.

AnsweredQoN 4607Legislative Council
Asked
20 March 2007
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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For each Department and Agency under the Minister’s control, including the Ministerial office -
(1) How many laptop, notebook and palm computers have been reported lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006?
(2) What was the total value of the computers that were lost or stolen?
(3) Did any of these computers contain information that could be regarded as sensitive?
(4) What steps have been taken to ensure that any commercial or sensitive information was not compromised?
(5) Was the loss or theft of any of these computers reported to the police?
(6) If yes to (5), when were these reports made?
(7) Of those reported, what has been the outcome?
(8) If any were not reported to the police, why not?
(9) What steps, if any, have been put into place with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, these losses?
(10) When were these steps put into place?

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Answered
1 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
42 days
Please refer to question on notice 4598. Western Australia Police (1) 1 (2) $1,883.00 (3) No (4) Laptop computers are password protected, some are encrypted and it is a general practice not to keep sensitive information on laptop computers. (5) Yes (6) 7 September 2006 (7) Investigation is ongoing (8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
Western Australia Police (1) 1 (2) $1,883.00 (3) No (4) Laptop computers are password protected, some are encrypted and it is a general practice not to keep sensitive information on laptop computers. (5) Yes (6) 7 September 2006 (7) Investigation is ongoing (8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) 1 (2) $1,883.00 (3) No (4) Laptop computers are password protected, some are encrypted and it is a general practice not to keep sensitive information on laptop computers. (5) Yes (6) 7 September 2006 (7) Investigation is ongoing (8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(2) $1,883.00 (3) No (4) Laptop computers are password protected, some are encrypted and it is a general practice not to keep sensitive information on laptop computers. (5) Yes (6) 7 September 2006 (7) Investigation is ongoing (8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(3) No (4) Laptop computers are password protected, some are encrypted and it is a general practice not to keep sensitive information on laptop computers. (5) Yes (6) 7 September 2006 (7) Investigation is ongoing (8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(4) Laptop computers are password protected, some are encrypted and it is a general practice not to keep sensitive information on laptop computers. (5) Yes (6) 7 September 2006 (7) Investigation is ongoing (8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(5) Yes (6) 7 September 2006 (7) Investigation is ongoing (8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(6) 7 September 2006 (7) Investigation is ongoing (8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(7) Investigation is ongoing (8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(8) Not Applicable (9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(9) Annual stock-takes and Business Area Management Reviews (10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(10) 2000 Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
Fire and Emergency Services Authority (1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) 1 laptop (2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(2) $1,208 (3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(3) No (4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(4) All FESA laptop computers require entry of a user id and password in order to be used. These user id's and passwords are only given to FESA employees and are approved by the manager prior to issue. (5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(5) Yes (6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(6) 14/12/2006 (7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(7) No outcome to date. (8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable (9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(9) FESA policy is for all laptop computers to be stored in secure locations. A register of borrowed laptops is maintained and reviewed in relation to their use. FESA Vehicle policy specifies that items left in vehicles must be secure and placed in boot. (10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(10) This has been in place since FESA started using laptops. Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable.
(2) - (10) Not applicable.

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