Opinion: Eliminating human error from data loss risk

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An article by Eoin Blacklock posted on the computing.co.uk website.

This article discusses the challenges posted by portable electronic devices, and the risks such devices present in terms of possible data loss.

The article states, "All organisations must ensure that any portable device containing sensitive information is carefully transported and, more importantly, properly encrypted. The policies, procedures and responsibilities need to be in place and understood, and appropriate encryption applied religiously."

The article further states, "It is now possible for data to be backed up online and managed in secure datacentres. The potential for human error can be almost eliminated and the data is never exposed to the risks of a portable storage medium."