How much

Unknown.

Why

Theft of an unencrypted laptop from one of the group’s hospitals.

Regulator

ICO

Regulatory action

Undertaking issued to ensure that sufficient standard encryption is used and physical security is upgraded.

Reason for action

• Laptop containing the data was unencrypted.
• Physical security of the laptop was deemed insufficient to prevent theft.

When

05 August 2011.

Links

View PDF of the HCA International Limited Undertaking (Via ICO Website)

View PDF of the HCA International Limited Undertaking (Breach Watch Archive)