Manchester Council Lambasted Over Unencrypted Lost Laptops

Written by
Desire Athow

23 June, 2009

Our Comments

This is another case of being wise after the event. The issue is made even worse by the fact that the laptop contained details of employees who work with young persons. The data on these laptops could eventually be used by criminals although the council has not revealed exactly the amount of details that were stored on it.

(The Register)

Councils admits laptop data breach

(LGC)

Council blasted over stolen laptops

(Manchester Evening News)

Lost-Laptop Council Breached Data Rules

(eWeek Europe)

City council rapped for data breach

(Crain's Manchester Business)