Report Laptop Damage, Loss, Theft, and Security Breaches
SecurityTip: Immediately report a lost, stolen, or compromised laptop or electronic storage device.
- Immediately report the loss or theft of a laptop containing university information, especially if that information is classified as confidential, personal, and/or proprietary. Contact information is classified to University Police (323) 343-3700 (Building C).
- Immediately complete the Lost or Stolen Computer or Electronic Storage Device Report form and submit it to IT Security and Compliance at the ITS Help Desk (LIB PW 1070), or e-mail an electronic copy to ITSecurity@calstatela.edu
- If a lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised laptop contains unencrypted confidential information, the responsibility for notifying victims under SB 1386 resides with the department or division where the security breach occurred. [See User Guidelines for Reporting a Lost or Stolen Computer or Electronic Storage Device on the Information Technology Guidelines and Policies web page.]
Other Laptop Security Tips
Select the links below for tips on securing your laptop computer.
- Implement Security Measures on New or First-Issued Laptops
- Safeguard Laptop Contents
- Secure the Wireless Laptop Connection
- Physically Safeguard the Laptop
- Secure the Laptop When Traveling
- Report Laptop Damage, Loss, Theft, and Security Breaches
For more information:
- Lost or Stolen Computer or Electronic Storage Device Report (selectn the Incident Response top on the ITS Forms web page)
- User Guidelines for Reporting a Lost or Stolen Computer or Electronic Storage Device on the Information Technology Guidelines and Policies web page