Edinburgh City Council red faced as unencrypted laptop stolen (fwd)

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http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/public-sector/3381600/edinburgh-city-council-red-faced-as-unencrypted-laptop-stolen/

By John E Dunn
Computerworld UK
17 September 12

Another Scottish council faces an embarrassing investigation after an 
unsecured laptop was stolen from the home of a consultant working on child 
fostering cases for Edinburgh City Council.

The unencrypted laptop is believed to have contained details of "dozens" 
of fostering cases going back some years, including notes on reviews 
carried out on foster and adoptive parents.

The Council has reportedly been in contact with those it believes might be 
affected by the matter.

"The police advice is that it?s unlikely the information was targeted and 
that the laptop was probably wiped for resale," a Council spokesperson was 
quoted as telling local press.

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