4,500 memory sticks were accidentally left in people’s pockets at the dry cleaners last year according to a UK survey. Forgotten memory keys could cost companies up to £500k this year because of new powers given to the Information Commissioner’s office, which can now fine companies who have not provided sufficient protection for customer data.
4,500 memory sticks were accidentally left in people’s pockets at the dry cleaners last year according to a UK survey. Forgotten memory keys could cost companies up to £500k this year because of new powers given to the Information Commissioner’s office, which can now fine companies who have not provided sufficient protection for customer data.
Although 4,500 is about half the number of keys that were lost according to the same survey a year ago, it is still 4,500 too many possible security breaches.
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