28/01/2010

Kensington supports the 4th Data Protection Day on the 28th January 2010

Aylesbury, UK – January 28th – Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in delivering physical laptop security solutions, joins in celebration of  the 4th Data Protection Day. The aim of the Data Protection Day is to give European citizens the chance to understand what personal information about individuals is collected and how they should be properly secured.

Government officials, companies, academics, privacy professionals, and individuals are stepping up to that challenge on Data Privacy Day – says Jolynn Dellinger, Program Manager, Data Privacy Day at The Privacy Projects. So are Kensington.  Download our awareness posters and free corporate policy at www.logon-lockon.com

Kensington have always been close to the data security issues. As the worldwide leader in Physical Laptop security we are proud to support the Council of Europe’s Data Protection Day. Since we introduced the Kensington Security Slot in 1992 Kensington Security Solutions have been the firsts line of defense for computer  users around the world.  Physical security protects not only IT hardware but also the data stored and ultimately reputations and individual credibility.

Research shows that 92% of European SMEs with mobile workers have experienced laptop theft. The average incident in an SME occurs once every 251 days and 54% of SMEs have experienced a laptop theft in the past six months. “Faced with the fact that a laptop which is not locked up is far more likely to be stolen, it’s important to be aware that prevention is better than cure.” Says Stephen Hoare Kensington’s Security Business Development Director.

More information about Kensington LOGON-LOCKON campaign:
www.logon-lockon.com

To get involved become a fan of Kensington Europe Facebook page

More information about the Council of Europe initiative:

http://dataprivacyday2010.org/
http://www.coe.int/t/e/legal_affairs/legal_co-operation/data_protection/Default_DP_Day_en.asp#TopOfPage

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About Kensington

Kensington is a leading provider of desktop and mobile device accessories, trusted by IT, educators, business and home office professionals around the world for more than 35 years. Kensington products empower people to dynamically interact with content, creating a better working experience for productive performance. In both office and mobile environments, Kensington’s extensive portfolio of award-winning products provides trusted security, desktop productivity innovations, and ergonomic well-being. Our core competencies in engineering, industrial design, product quality and responsive customer support make Kensington The Professionals’ Choice™.

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Kensington operates as the technology division of ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO), one of the world’s largest designers, marketers and manufacturers of branded business, academic and consumer products, sold in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Kensington is the inventor and worldwide leader in laptop security locks, the acknowledged leader of Trackball innovation and offers a broad range of premium-branded desktop productivity solutions.