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EU betting on mega fines for privacy breaches
Companies may soon have to confess to data breaches in 24 hours and then potentially face a whopping fine, an EC document reveals.
How the Data Protection Act's death will punish the UK economy
If the UK hands over data protection duties to the EU, it will scare off future foreign investment, says Tom Brewster.
EU proposes radical data protection refresh
The EC does as expected in proposing 24-hour breach disclosure rules and heightened powers for regulators like the ICO.
ICO: Private email is subject to FOI
Guidance suggests organisations should update communications policies.
Erase and rewind: the EU and privacy
Inside the Enterprise: Proposed new European regulations on data privacy seem largely sensible, even if they present some hurdles for business.<br>
ICO hands its biggest ever fine to Welsh council
After two major mishaps, Powys County Council receives the biggest fine handed out by the ICO to date.
Cloud computing: Worth the risk?
Are the rewards offered by cloud computing enough to merit the risks? IT Pro investigates.
Councils slammed for placing child data in danger
The ICO has rapped three councils for failing to protect sensitive data on children.
McAfee to data encrypt Intel MIDs and laptops
As IDF draws all the attention, McAfee quietly announces a major security initiative for Intel’s mobile devices and laptops.
Demand for tougher data breach legislation
Lost laptops and missing discs could mean legal trouble, as the media spotlight on data breaches gives weight to calls for tougher legislation -...
132 local authorities lose data in three years
A Big Brother Watch FOI shows how lax councils have been with citizens' data.
MP Letwin agrees to stop dumping personal data in bins
Oliver Letwin agrees to better his data protection practices after dumping info on constituents in public bins.
UK businesses forced to provide data breach transparency
EU Commission data protection is coming to the UK.<br>
Symantec and Dragon form training programme
James Caan and Symantec join forces to teach entrepreneurs about the importance of security.
NHS loses more sensitive data
A junior doctor working at East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has lost a USB stick, containing sensitive data, on a train.
Admins doubt employee security awareness
IT administrators are not convinced by workers' understanding of corporate security policy.
UK 'sleep walking' to privatised Big Brother state
We speak to Rob Halfon MP, who believes the UK is heading towards becoming a privatised Big Brother state.
Facebook hires ex-Bush heavyweight, following privacy row
Facebook is bringing out the big guns as it continues to battle privacy issues.
Should ICO get spot check powers over businesses?
A government report has said the Information Commissioner's Office should be able to assess private firms as well as public organisations.
ISP email law changes meet stiff opposition
Information retention requirements for ISPs are changing very soon.
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