Have you had any electronic gear stolen from you at the airport?

New airport/airline regulations regarding carry on luggage following the arrest of terror suspects in the UK has meant that passengers can no longer take electronic gear (such as cameras - digital or film, laptops, iPods and so on) onto planes as hand luggage.  While this is a sensible security precaution given the ongoing security threat, it's a policy that also seems to be allowing thieves who work within airports a greater level of opportunity and access to help themselves to other people's stuff.

I'm interested in getting first hand accounts from people affected by the recent changes in security. 

• What have been your experiences of traveling under the new rules?
• What are your thoughts on the new rules?  Do they make you feel more secure?
• Does the company you work for allow electronic gear to be stored in the hold?
• Are you taking additional steps to secure data?
• Do these new restrictions stop you flying?
• Have you had anything stolen?  What?  How was it stolen?  What can you expect in the way of compensation?

If you have a story that you'd like to share, please feel free to drop me a note.  All communications will be treated with confidence and your name and email address will never be made public (unless you want them to ... in which case, make this clear).