A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding lost or stolen mobile phones within the Minister for Resources' portfolio. The Department of Industry and Resources reported one phone lost/stolen, valued at $300, which was reported to the police. MERIWA reported no losses.

AnsweredQoN 4682Legislative Council
Asked
20 March 2007
Portfolio
Resources

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

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Answered
1 May 2007
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Resources
Response time
42 days
The Minister for Resources has provided the following response: Ministerial Office: Please refer to the response provided in question on notice 4653. Department of Industry and Resources: (1) One. (2) $300. (3) Yes. (4) Same day. (5) Not recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
Ministerial Office: Please refer to the response provided in question on notice 4653. Department of Industry and Resources: (1) One. (2) $300. (3) Yes. (4) Same day. (5) Not recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
Please refer to the response provided in question on notice 4653. Department of Industry and Resources: (1) One. (2) $300. (3) Yes. (4) Same day. (5) Not recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
Department of Industry and Resources: (1) One. (2) $300. (3) Yes. (4) Same day. (5) Not recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(1) One. (2) $300. (3) Yes. (4) Same day. (5) Not recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(2) $300. (3) Yes. (4) Same day. (5) Not recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(3) Yes. (4) Same day. (5) Not recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(4) Same day. (5) Not recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(5) Not recovered. (6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(6) Not applicable. (7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(7) Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR) mobile phone policy outlines users responsibilities in regard to use and care of phones. 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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
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. (8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(8) 20 July 2004. 09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
09/03/07 DataDot® Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia: (1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(1) Nil. (2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(2-6) Not applicable. (7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.
(7-8) The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any mobile phones and therefore there have been none lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2006.

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