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Phorm petition fails to get PM's attention
The Prime Minister's Office has responded to an e-petition regarding Phorm by passing it off to the ICO.
Health professionals call for Justice Bill exemption
Professionals from eight healthcare organisations have joined the call for medical records to be left out of proposed legislation to increase...
Government defends - and criticises - comms database plans
Jacqui Smith stresses that a database of communications intercepts will not contain content from emails and phone calls, as a government minister...
Companies hiding data breaches
The latest survey on corporate data breach practices reveals consumer mistrust in the way companies handle sensitive data may be well founded.<br>...
The Data Protection Act, ten years on
As the UK’s main data security law turns ten, IT vendors and lawyers question if it’s still fit for purpose in today’s increasingly networked...
Private sector data breaches spike 58 per cent
Private data breaches spike, as the public loses confidence in businesses' ability to handle information.
Infosec 08: Officials held responsible for data security
Senior members of government are set to be held responsible for data breaches, according to the Information Commisssioner.
Analysis: Data is the ‘toxic pollution’ of the information age
Richard Thomas made some very important points about the concepts of information and data, with BT’s chief security technologist in agreement.
ICO admits it's hard to punish public data offenders
The Information Commissioner's Office is welcoming its new powers, but admits it's hard to actually use them.
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...
Data watchdog issues stark warnings
The Information Commissioner condemns government database expansion plans, with particular venom reserved for the MoD and HMRC after data breaches.
Data watchdog calls for tougher EU laws
The Information Commissioner has criticised current European data protection law, launching a new assessment into its strengths and weaknesses.
ICO: Comms bill still 'highly intrusive'
The Information Commissioner has welcomed plans to shelve a central communications database, but warned that the data being looked at is still very...
Data watchdog finally gets new powers
Information Commissioner will be able to spot-check public organisations without warning and dole out fines – and he earns a pay raise.
Ad watchdog replaces information commissioner
In June, the ICO's Richard Thomas will be replaced by the director general of the Advertising Standards Authority.
ICO website taken down by Anonymous DDoS attack
The hacking group has repeatedly urged followers to attack the data protection watchdog's website.
ICO wants prison for data offences after 'shocking' case
Serious data offences should carry the threat of prison, the head of the ICO says.
ICO called on to punish Milton Keynes Council
The local authority posts citizens' addresses and phone numbers online by mistake.
ICO: Stolen laptop contained data on 110,000 people
A laptop stolen from Verity Trustees had much more data on it than it should have - including banking details.
Burglaries and theft account for third of data breaches
It’s not just misplaced USB sticks – other devices are getting stolen too, meaning the criminal underworld can access confidential business data.
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