T 2.16 Non-regulated change of users in the case of laptop PCs

A change of the users of portable PCs such as laptops or notebooks is often affected by the mere handing over of the computer. As a result, users frequently fail to check whether the computer still holds sensitive data or is carrying a virus. Also, after a certain lapse of time, it will no longer be possible to establish who has used the portable PC at what time and who is using it at present. Thus, non-regulated change of users without memory checks or proper documentation can result in reduced availability of the computer, and in the loss of confidentiality of the residual data on the hard disk.