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Comments on: M&S in ID theft flap over stolen laptop

M&S Data loss 

Posted Wednesday 9th May 2007 09:25 GMT

This is not just data loss.

This is M&S data loss...

Not Just Any Laptop... 

Posted Wednesday 9th May 2007 10:00 GMT

...but the finest hand reared laptop stuffed with top quality employee data and plump seasoned olives

Security was total pants then? 

Posted Wednesday 9th May 2007 10:24 GMT

I'll get my coat.

Security doesn't stop ... 

Posted Wednesday 9th May 2007 10:46 GMT

... at the firewall. There needs to be (at a minimum) contractual arrangements covering any personal or confidential data handed over to third party organizations. Requiring such third parties to be ISO 27001 registered wouldn't be a bad idea, either.

By the love of St Michael! 

Posted Wednesday 9th May 2007 11:44 GMT

Laptop Pur una?

It's all Secure Computings fault!! 

Posted Wednesday 9th May 2007 15:04 GMT

It must be like Manager of the Month in football, you always get stuffed in the next game.

Amanda Finch (M&S), was voted Computer Security Officer of the year at the Secure Computing Awards 2007 (sponsored by Deloitte)

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