❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the loss or theft of laptops, notebooks, and palm computers from agencies under the Minister for Water Resources' control. It seeks details on the number, value, sensitivity of data, reporting to police, and preventative measures.
AnsweredQoN 4609Legislative Council
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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?
(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
10 May 2007
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Water Resources
Response time
51 days
Refer to question on notice 4598. Department of Water (1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water had one (1) laptop stolen. (2) The total cost of the stolen equipment was $1,700. (3) The laptop held a record of three compliance interviews which could be regarded as sensitive. (4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
Department of Water (1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water had one (1) laptop stolen. (2) The total cost of the stolen equipment was $1,700. (3) The laptop held a record of three compliance interviews which could be regarded as sensitive. (4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water had one (1) laptop stolen. (2) The total cost of the stolen equipment was $1,700. (3) The laptop held a record of three compliance interviews which could be regarded as sensitive. (4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(2) The total cost of the stolen equipment was $1,700. (3) The laptop held a record of three compliance interviews which could be regarded as sensitive. (4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(3) The laptop held a record of three compliance interviews which could be regarded as sensitive. (4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(3) - (10) Not applicable.
Department of Water (1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water had one (1) laptop stolen. (2) The total cost of the stolen equipment was $1,700. (3) The laptop held a record of three compliance interviews which could be regarded as sensitive. (4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) In the six (6) months up to 31 December 2006, the Department of Water had one (1) laptop stolen. (2) The total cost of the stolen equipment was $1,700. (3) The laptop held a record of three compliance interviews which could be regarded as sensitive. (4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(2) The total cost of the stolen equipment was $1,700. (3) The laptop held a record of three compliance interviews which could be regarded as sensitive. (4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(3) The laptop held a record of three compliance interviews which could be regarded as sensitive. (4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(4) Every laptop requires a user name and password in order to login and access files or programs. If that barrier could be overcome, the location of a user's files is defined as part of that user's profile and cannot accessed by any other user (other than someone using the administrator login and password). (5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(5) Yes, the stolen equipment was reported to the police. (6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(6) The police report was made on the day that the owner reported the theft to Information Services. (7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(7) The stolen equipment has not been recovered. (8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable. (9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(9) Steps taken to eliminate or reduce such losses include: (a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(a) A policy on laptop usage that highlights the risk of loss and the requirement to ensure such devices are kept safe (b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(b) The provision of this policy in printed form to every new laptop user (10) The policy was created for the Department of Water in May 2006. The provision of the policy in printed form to each new laptop user has only just been implemented. Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
Water Corporation (1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) Five laptop computers were stolen, four palm computers were stolen, seven palm computers were lost. (2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(2) $19,820 (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable. (5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(5) The stolen laptop computers and palm computers were reported. (6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(6) Reports were made as soon as the thefts became apparent. (7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(7) No laptop computers or palm computers have been recovered. (8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(8) The seven palm computers that were lost were not reported to the police, as they had not been stolen. (9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(9) Users are reminded to secure the devices as and when appropriate. (10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(10) When the devices are issued. Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
Busselton Water Board (1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) Nil. (2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(2) - (10) Not applicable. Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
Aqwest (1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(1) - (2) Nil. (3) - (10) Not applicable.
(3) - (10) Not applicable.
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