Reporting stolen data storage devices
26 Jan 2012
... and procedures for laptop encryption.
All stolen data storage devices, including memory sticks, removable disk drives, laptops and computers, must be reported to the Security Office immediately the theft is discovered - telephone 0161 306 9966 - the number is on the back of your staff card.
Laptop encryption
It is University policy that all University-owned laptops, regardless of funding source, must be encrypted. No personal data relating to staff, students or research participants or confidential information should be stored on unencrypted storage devices such as laptops, computers, removable hard drives and memory sticks.
IT Services have procedures in place to handle the encryption of University-owned laptops and a number of frequently asked questions can be found on:
If this does not address your concerns, please contact your local IT support who have access to a cross-University encryption group who can investigate any issues which might be preventing you from encrypting your laptop.
If you have a University laptop that is not encrypted, please contact:
Frank Kenny
Deputy Security Coordinator