❓ Hon Ray Halligan asks about the theft of laptops, notebooks, and palm computers within the Industry and Enterprise portfolio, seeking details on the number stolen, their value, the sensitivity of data, and preventative measures. The Premier's office and the Department of Industry and Resources will respond, while MERIWA and the Chemistry Centre report no losses.
AnsweredQoN 5903Legislative Council
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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?
(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?
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Answered
17 March 2008
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Leader of the House representing the Minister for Industry and Enterprise
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.
MERIWA
The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any laptop, notebook or palm computers and therefore has not had any lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2007.
Chemistry Centre
No laptops, notebooks or palm computers were stolen from the Chemistry Centre in the relevant timeframe.
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Response will be forthcoming from the Premier.
Department of Industry and Resources
Please refer to question on notice number 5879.
MERIWA
The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) does not have any laptop, notebook or palm computers and therefore has not had any lost or stolen for the six months to 31 December 2007.
Chemistry Centre
No laptops, notebooks or palm computers were stolen from the Chemistry Centre in the relevant timeframe.
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