What
Loss of sensitive data.
How much
110 records
Why
Theft of an unencrypted laptop from premises.
Regulator
ICO
Regulatory action
Undertaking issued to ensure that policies relating to the encryption of portable media devices are checked and upheld.
Reason for action
Despite the data controller having a policy in place to ensure that all such devices were encrypted, this laptop had not been, nor had it been identified as a security risk, despite having no other form of protection.
When
01 April 2011.
Links
View PDF of the Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust Undertaking (Via ICO Website)
View PDF of the Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)