Government Departments Lose Mobile Phones

The video highlights the importance of mobile technology for politicians and civil servants, while revealing concerning statistics about the loss of such devices in government departments. Over the past three years, nearly 1400 devices have been lost, costing taxpayers up to £700,000. This raises not only financial concerns but also serious security issues, as sensitive information may be compromised. Despite efforts to improve device care, losses continue at a rate of more than one per day.

What is the estimated financial impact of lost devices by government departments over the past three years?

• More than £1,000,000

• Between £100,000 and £300,000

• Less than £100,000

• Between £500,000 and more than £700,000

What is a major concern associated with the loss of government devices?

• The devices are outdated

• The devices are not insured

• The devices are too expensive

• Potential loss of personal information

What security measure is questioned in the context of lost devices?

• Device insurance

• Regular software updates

• Proper encryption

• Device tracking

What has been the response of government departments to the issue of device loss?

• They have ignored the issue

• They have increased device purchases

• They have initiated efforts to improve device care

• They have reduced the number of devices issued

Despite efforts to improve care, what is the current rate of device loss?

• Less than one per week

• More than one per day

• One per month

• One per year