❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on lost or stolen computers from agencies under the Racing and Gaming Minister's control. The response reveals two laptops stolen from Racing and Wagering WA in 2005-2006, valued at $7000, one containing sensitive information but secured with encryption and biometrics.
AnsweredQoN 3976Legislative 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 financial years -
(a) 2004-2005; and
(b) 2005-2006?
(2) For each of these years, 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 laptops, notebooks or palm computers reported to the police?
(6) If so, 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?
(1) How many laptop, notebook and palm computers have been reported lost or stolen for the financial years -
(a) 2004-2005; and
(b) 2005-2006?
(2) For each of these years, 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 laptops, notebooks or palm computers reported to the police?
(6) If so, 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?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
26 September 2006
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
34 days
(b) 2005-2006?
Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor; Burswood Park Board and Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association (1a - b) Nil. (2 - 8) Not applicable. Racing and Wagering Western Australia 1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
(1a - b) Nil. (2 - 8) Not applicable. Racing and Wagering Western Australia 1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
(2 - 8) Not applicable. Racing and Wagering Western Australia 1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
Racing and Wagering Western Australia 1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
8. Not applicable.
Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor; Burswood Park Board and Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association (1a - b) Nil. (2 - 8) Not applicable. Racing and Wagering Western Australia 1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
(1a - b) Nil. (2 - 8) Not applicable. Racing and Wagering Western Australia 1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
(2 - 8) Not applicable. Racing and Wagering Western Australia 1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
Racing and Wagering Western Australia 1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
1. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
b. 2005-2006 2 laptops. 2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
2. a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
a. 2004-2005 Nil. b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
b. 2005-2006 $7000. 3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
3. Yes. 4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
4. The laptop containing sensitive information had an onboard security chip encrypting the data and a biometric reader to authenticate the user, bypassing these controls can only be done by returning the laptop to the manufacturer. 5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
5. Yes. 6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
6. 27/10/2005 & 18/07/2006. 7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
7. Stolen items have not been recovered and no charges laid. 8. Not applicable.
8. Not applicable.
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