T 2.47 Insecure transport of files and data media

During the transport of documents, data media and files between the institution and other locations, such as the workstation at home, there is a danger that these items may be:

• lost

• stolen

• viewed or manipulated, or

• given to an unauthorised recipient.

Damage, loss of confidentiality, or manipulation may cause serious damage particularly in the case of unique items of which copies do not exist.