Couldn't have scripted this better based on this mornings post.
Another laptop stolen with 10,000 employees information on it from a regional manager of Home Depot. It was in his car with this data and stolen.
Do your managers have employee's human capital, HR and talent management data on it? Might be time to hand out a "where to park your car safely" handbook - (just kidding).
As part of the Knowledge Infusion's strategy work with clients, data processes such as this HAVE TO BE addressed. Please keep this in mind during vendor evaluations and continue your move towards web services vs. data feeds. PLEASE
Another infusion of knowledge...
Click here to read latest from NY Times about Home Depot laptop theft
Third parties should also be very careful when handling the employee data of clients. For example, consultants usually have files and e-mails with the employee data of thousands which would be used for analysis etc.
Think Data Conversions!
It is important to help your clients/customers by not allowing them to send their data via risky methods even for a quick problem solving exercise.