Personal data code aims to avoid security breaches

Dave Bailey
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BCS and ISAF launch Personal Data Guardianship Code to change firms' personal data handling procedures

Data, data everywhere - but usually not encrypted A new Personal Data Guardianship Code launches today, in an attempt to cut the number of high-profile data breaches in the UK. The BCS and th...

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