In recent weeks we have suffered four separate thefts of CEMEX issued laptops or tablets. In each case the theft could have easily been avoided by responsible actions in accordance with CEMEX policy. The security of a mobile IT asset is the responsibility of the user.

There is clear policy requiring colleagues to take responsible actions to secure CEMEX issued mobile IT assets whilst in their possession, and the law requires us to be extra sensitive in the security of personal data.

Tablets in operational use in unattended lorry cabs should always be secured and laptops should not be left in unattended vehicles, hotel or conference rooms. Whilst there are often unique individual circumstances, users must take all reasonable steps to secure the assets to which they are entrusted, we can ill afford to continue to accept these avoidable losses either financially or in respect of our obligations under data protection law.

Please take all appropriate steps to secure your mobile IT assets, failure to do so may be a matter for investigation and possible disciplinary action