All University-owned laptops (that is, laptops purchased with either departmental or grant funds) should be secured with cable locks when appropriate.

They should also be identified with STOP! security plates. These are metal tags with serial numbers affixed to the laptop case. If the plate is removed, the case is permanently marked with a “tattoo” identifying the laptop as stolen property.

Contact physics computer support for information on the plates.

Private data on university-owned laptops should always be encrypted in accordance with OIT standards.

Private data should never be stored on personal laptops.