13/AUG/2010
The BBC report "A Swedish driver who was caught driving at 290km/h (180mph) in Switzerland could be given a world-record speeding fine of SFr1,080m ($1m; £656,000), prosecutors say." - Imagine if you or your employer were to fined this amount!
Read the BBC's report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10960230
Well, a stolen laptop can result in fines of up to £500,000. The Information Commissioner's Office is empowered to issue £500,000 fines for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act.
Reduce the risk of laptop theft and potentially crippling fines with an investment in Kensington locks.
"Some drivers invest in satellite navigation systems with speed camera alerts or other devices to avoid speed traps and penalties" says Stephen Hoare, Kensington’s Security Business Development Director. "Responsible organisations invest in laptop security to protect not only themselves but also their customers and their bottom line!"
Common sense policies combined with an office culture that fosters and expects security lock usage can be quickly implemented by adopting the principles set out in Kensington’s Corporate Security Policy. The policy is written by research analysts IDC and can be easily implemented by organisations large and small.
Hoare concludes: “Organisations will find that the policy document can be the catalyst of cultural change to safeguard itself, its employees and its customers against the chain reaction of disastrous events that can be triggered by the optimistic theft of an unprotected laptop.”
Free Security Policy Download:http://www.kensingtoneurope.com/logonLockon/en/2/security-policy.aspx
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