What
Loss of sensitive personal data.
How much
100 records.
Why
Theft of unencrypted laptop from staff member’s home.
Regulator
ICO
Regulatory action
Undertaking issued to ensure that all portable media devices are encrypted.
Reason for action
Although encryption software was provided, whether or not to use it was left to the discretion of staff members.
When
05 October 2011.
Links
View PDF of the Association of School and College Leaders Undertaking (Via ICO Website)
View PDF of the Association of School and College Leaders Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)