Security - What Security?

This isn't the first time something portable has gone missing. When will companies realise that you cannot store details like that on portable hard drives, laptops, usb keys etc.?

These items go walkies all the time - even if it's encrypted most determined individuals can probably get hold of some of the information.

Baring in mind most items are really stolen for their resale value, important data is probably wiped, but it still begs the question of when will company security procedures mean that nothing that includes personal details is held on mobile hardware?

I think my finance is sick to death of me swearing at the TV every time the news reports another laptop going walkies and it's about time things were sorted out - it'll be a hell of a lot less embarrassing for the companies involved too.