A WA parliamentary question on notice seeks information regarding the theft of government-owned laptops, notebooks, and palm computers within the Department of Industry and Resources, including the value, sensitivity of data, reporting procedures, and preventative measures. The Premier's office and the Department of Industry and Resources are expected to provide responses.

AnsweredQoN 5902Legislative Council
Asked
19 February 2008
Portfolio
Resources

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(1) How many laptop, notebook and palm computers were reported stolen in the six months to 31 December 2007?
(2) What was the total value of these computers?
(3) Did any contain information that could be regarded as sensitive?
(4) What steps have been taken to ensure that any commercial or other 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 yes to (5), when?
(7) Of those reported, what has been the outcome?
(8) If any were not reported, why not?
(9) What steps have been taken with a view to eliminating, or at least reducing, these losses or thefts?
(10) When were these steps put in place?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
17 March 2008
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Resources
Response time
27 days
Ministerial Office
Response will be forthcoming from the Premier.
Department of Industry and Resources
Please refer to question on notice number 5879.
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