❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on lost or stolen laptops, notebooks, and palm computers within the Treasurer's portfolio for the 2004-2006 financial years. The response indicates no losses for most agencies, with the Department of Treasury and Finance implementing hard drive encryption.
AnsweredQoN 3974Legislative Council
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For each Department and Agency under the Treasurer’s control, including the Treasurer’s 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 Treasurer
Response time
34 days
(b) 2005-2006?
(1a-b) None (2-8) N/A Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2-8) N/A Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1) Nil (2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Refer to LC3986.
Refer to LC3986.
(1a-b) None (2-8) N/A Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2-8) N/A Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Economic Regulation Authority (1) Nil (2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1) Nil (2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(6) N/A State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
State Supply Commission (1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1) (a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(8) N/A Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Western Australian Treasury Corporation (1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1) (a)-(b) Nil. (2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(8) N/A GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
GESB (1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1)(a)-(b) Nil (2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(8) N/A Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Lotterywest Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Please refer to PQ LC3986 Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Department of Treasury and Finance answer (1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(1) (a) - (b) Nil. (2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(2)-(3) N/A (4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(4) From 1 July 2006, the Department of Treasury and Finance's Information Services division have introduced hard drive encryption on all new notebooks being rolled out through the department. (5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
(5)-(8) N/A Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
Insurance Commission of Western Australia Refer to LC3986.
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