UPS encrypts laptops after data breach

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Firm is also updating security policies and implementing a number of other procedural changes

UPS has encrypted of all its UK laptops and smartphone devices Parcel service UPS has encrypted of all its UK laptops and smartphone devices, following a breach of the Data Protection Act last ye...

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