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New e-crime unit finally gets funding

Home Office and Met Police have gathered £7 million to launch a new Met police e-crime unit.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 1 Oct 2008 at 11:20

Security/News

Passport

New passport design unveiled with ‘enhanced security features’

The Home Office has revealed a new design for British passports, claiming extra security features will aid in protecting citizens' identities.

By Jennifer Scott, 25 Aug 2010 at 15:20

Public Sector/News

Border

Government boasts of e-Borders success

The Home Office has given itself a pat on the back for the apparent success of the e-Borders initiative.

By Alvaro Guzman Bastida, 8 Apr 2011 at 16:12

Public Sector/News

Fingerprint

Home Office backs forensic fingerprint technology

£80,000 research grant will fund development of techniques to identify details of suspects’ actions.

By Miya Knights, 5 Aug 2011 at 14:54

Public Sector/News

Internet privacy

Home Office under fire for Phorm 'botch job'

The Government has been criticised for its handling of a consultation it has launched into UK communications interception laws.

By Tom Brewster, 10 Nov 2010 at 17:09

Public Sector/News

Government to review security data collection

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said the government will look at ways to balance privacy with protection.

By Nicole Kobie, 17 Dec 2008 at 15:49

CCTV/News

dark cloud

Home Office: Cloud computing aiding terrorism

Cloud computing can be used by terrorists as a way of transmitting data without being caught, the Home Office warns.

By Tom Brewster, 12 Jul 2011 at 11:43

Government IT Strategy/News

ICO takes action against Home Office, NHS Trusts

Data losses at the Home Office and two NHS Trusts, has led the Information Commissioner to take enforcement action, mandating remedial security...

By Miya Knights, 23 Jan 2009 at 14:34

Public Sector/News

Home Office confused about child porn blacklisters

An embarrassing episode for the Home Office in which the legality of the Internet Watch Foundation's role is questioned.<br>

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 18 Mar 2009 at 16:38

Networking/News

Are IT suppliers to blame for government data breaches?

A Home Office director has detailed an MoJ breach to show that placing the blame for data breaches isn't always so easy.

By Nicole Kobie, 9 Jun 2009 at 17:50

Public Sector/News

Home Office announces interactive crime maps for every neighbourhood

New online maps will let people check and compare crime month-by-month in their area.

By Nicole Kobie, 29 Jul 2008 at 11:44

Public Sector/News

Home Office to fund e-crime unit

An MP has detailed plans for an e-crime unit, but it will be run by a fraud body and not the Met Police.

By Nicole Kobie, 21 May 2008 at 16:13

Security/News

Your views: Big Brother snooping

It would seem most IT PRO readers aren't in favour of the Home Office plans to watch our email and phone calls, but they do like the idea of cc'ing...

By Nicole Kobie, 28 Apr 2009 at 15:47

Public Sector/News

Gary McKinnon

MPs join protesters to show support for McKinnon

Home Office protest pushes for Home Secretary Alan Johnson to reconsider Gary McKinnon's extradition to the US for hacking.

By Nicole Kobie, 16 Dec 2009 at 10:37

Public Sector/News

Gary McKinnon

'Free Gary' protest hits Home Office at noon

A protest against Gary McKinnon's extradition will take place in front of the Home Office from 12 to 2pm today.

By Nicole Kobie, 15 Dec 2009 at 08:40

Public Sector/News

Riots

Rights groups warn Government over social network ban

As Facebook, RIM and Twitter hold meetings with Government, rights groups raise concerns over any social network crackdown.

By Tom Brewster, 25 Aug 2011 at 16:14

Public Sector/News

Pauline Neville Jones

Government cyber security minister quits

Pauline Neville Jones steps down as minister of state for security and counter terrorism.

By Tom Brewster, 10 May 2011 at 08:58

Public Sector/News

Cyber crime

Government boosts cyber crime fight with £63 million

Law enforcement bodies fighting cyber crime can expect to gain from a £63 million injection from the Government.

By Tom Brewster, 15 Feb 2011 at 11:26

Public Sector/News

Shredded database

Government crushes ID card database

The Government has crushed the ID card scheme database, putting the final nail in the coffin of the controversial initiative.

By Tom Brewster, 10 Feb 2011 at 17:28

Public Sector/News

Cost cutting

NPIA plans £200 million police IT savings

The National Policing Improvement Agency has said it will save the service £200 million through better IT and procurement work.

By Tom Brewster, 5 Jul 2010 at 12:13

Strategy/News

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