Caitríona Redmond: What to do if you lose your mobile phone

Your mobile phone may hold all your personal information, would it be a disaster if it was lost to the ether?

A cracked phone screen is an inconvenience but can be repaired — a hacked, lost or stolen phone could mean much more hassle.

I used to carry my handbag like armour, packed full of everything that I would need. Thanks to the advent of the mobile phone, I now carry a wallet, personal portable computer, a photo album, video archive, address book, and much more.

However, this convenience comes with risks.