S 4.28 Software re-installation in the case of change of laptop PC users

Initiation responsibility: Head of IT Section, IT Security Management

Implementation responsibility: Administrators

In the event that the user of a laptop PC changes, it must be ensured that no sensitive data or computer viruses are present. Data can be deleted by completely overwriting these or using a special deletion program. An up-to-date virus detection program must then be used. Both processes must be carried out for all data media (hard disk, floppy disks).

It is recommendable, however, to reformat the hard disk of the laptop PC and then to add the required software and data. When formatting DOS data media, it should be ensured that the parameter /U is used (contained in DOS 6.2 ) so that the formatting cannot be undone using the command unformat.

Additional controls:

• Before re-formatting, is it ensured that the former user no longer needs any data previously held in the laptop?