Nuclear regulator employee loses phone containing sensitive info in China The Japan Times

pSubscribeppTodays print editionppHome DeliveryppJapans nuclear regulator has reported the loss of a workissued smartphone containing highly sensitive contact information after an employee misplaced the device while traveling in China late last yearppThe Nuclear Regulation Authority NRA said an employee lost the smartphone during a personal trip to China in November according to reports by the Asahi Shimbun The device which has not been recovered contained the names and contact details of staff in charge of nuclear security information that is not publicly disclosed due to its high level of confidentialityppThe agency has notified the Personal Information Protection Commission saying it cannot rule out the possibility of an information leak although no misuse has been confirmedppAccording to the authority and other sources the employee believes the phone was lost on Nov 3 while passing through security at an airport in Shanghai The loss was noticed three days later after which the employee contacted airport officials and other relevant authoritiesppThe affected department is responsible for safeguarding nuclear materials at domestic facilities including measures to prevent terrorism and theft As a rule the identities and direct contact details of personnel involved in nuclear security are kept confidential to minimize security risksppTo ensure a rapid response to emergencies such as nuclear accidents or major earthquakes certain NRA staff are issued disasterprevention smartphones and are required to carry them at all timesppIn response to the incident however the agency has warned employees against taking such workissued smartphones overseas An official at the authority told Kyodo News that the agency would reinforce guidance to staff and review internal rules including clarifying policies on carrying government devices during foreign travelppIn a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than everBy subscribing you can help us get the story rightppWith your current subscription plan you can comment on stories However before writing your first comment please create a display name
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