❓ A WA parliamentary question investigates the loss/theft of government-owned computers and data security measures across departments under the Deputy Premier's control. The response indicates no losses and details existing security protocols.
AnsweredQoN 4604Legislative Council
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For each Department and Agency under the Deputy Premier’s control, including the Deputy Premier’s 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
1 May 2007
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Deputy Premier
Response time
42 days
(1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable The Department of Industry and Resources (1) None (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable The Department of Industry and Resources (1) None (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
The Department of Industry and Resources (1) None (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) None (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable The Department of Industry and Resources (1) None (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
The Department of Industry and Resources (1) None (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) None (2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(3) Not applicable. (4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(4) All laptop computers are of a standard build and are password protected. (5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(5) Not applicable. (6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(8) Not applicable. (9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(9) DataDot® technology has been adopted within DoIR as a deterrent against theft. This is being applied to all new notebook computers, PDAs and mobile phones, and is being retrospectively applied to the entire mobile fleet. DataDots® are microscopic discs laser etched with a unique identification number and sprayed into crevices on the surface of the item and embedded in a clear, very strong glue. The difficulty of removal makes the item very unattractive to thieves. (10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(10) 9 March 2007 Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
Department of Treasury and Finance (1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) None (2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2) $0 (3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(3) Not applicable (4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(4) All information on laptop computers is encrypted (5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(5) - (10) Not applicable Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
State Supply Commission (1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil (2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not applicable WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(1) Nil. (2)-(10) Not Applicable.
(2)-(10) Not Applicable.
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