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Response to Aetna Inc Laptop Theft Scandal: Absolute Software Recommends Important Safety and Security Measures to Protect Corporate Laptops and Safeguard Sensitive Data.

Publication: Business Wire
Publication Date: 01-MAY-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Experts in computer theft recovery and secure asset tracking solutions advise on best practices -- from common sense to high-tech solutions

In response to the recent laptop theft from health insurer Aetna, Absolute Software, ("Absolute") (TSX: ABT), the leading provider of Computer Theft Recovery and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions, has announced important safety and security recommendations to help protect corporate laptops and safeguard sensitive data. Key recommendations range from adopting common-sense measures to leveraging advanced security technology solutions.

Last week, on Wednesday, April 26th, Reuters reported that a laptop had been stolen from an Aetna employee's car. The computer contained personal information on approximately 38,000 members including names, addresses and Social Security numbers. The personal data is from members that are employees of two companies that are Aetna customers.

John Livingston, CEO of Absolute Software said, "Computer loss and theft represents...

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