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Technology and privacy

2008-12-02T06:45:00.000Z

Computing, Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 06:45:00

Watch the final video in a two-part Computing roundtable debate on the importance of putting data privacy issues at the heart of your IT plans

Computing senior reporter Tom Young hosts a discussion with assistant information commissioner Jonathon Bamford and data protection expert Stewart Room, a partner at law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse....

Technology and privacy

2008-12-01T06:45:00.000Z

Computing, Monday 1 December 2008 at 06:45:00

Watch part one of a two-part Computing roundtable debate on the importance of putting data privacy issues at the heart of your IT plans

Straw bulks up Information Commissioner's powers

Tom Young — 2008-11-24T13:44:00.000Z

Tom Young, Computing, Monday 24 November 2008 at 13:44:00

Spot checks, greater fines and higher salary as data protection becomes paramount

The Information Commissioner is to be given tougher powers to regulate the Data Protection Act under proposals put forward today by Justice Secretary Jack Straw....

MPs slam MoD loss of 1.7 million records

Parliamentary reporter — 2008-10-14T11:34:00.000Z

Parliamentary reporter, Computing, Tuesday 14 October 2008 at 11:34:00

And government warns that more losses could yet be uncovered

MPs have criticised continuing government incompetence over government data handling practices after it was revealed a missing Ministry of Defence (MoD) hard drive could contain information on as many as...

NHS backtracks on e-records consent policy

Janie Davies — 2008-09-18T14:56:00.000Z

Janie Davies, Computing, Thursday 18 September 2008 at 14:56:00

Patients can now choose whether to allow NHS staff access to summary care records

The NHS has changed the consent model for accessing a database containing personal information, allowing patients more control over which details can be read by medical practitioners....

Retailers fingerprint plans prompt privacy concerns

Tom Young, Angelica Mari — 2008-05-22T16:51:00.000Z

Tom Young, Angelica Mari, Computing, Thursday 22 May 2008 at 16:51:00

Budgens and Costcutter have introduced the system to monitor staff working hours

The use of fingerprint recognition technology to monitor retail staff working hours has serious privacy implications, say experts. A small group of Budgens and Costcutter shops have introduced the system...

DWP sending sensitive data with passwords

Tom Young — 2008-05-09T15:58:00.000Z

Tom Young, Computing, Friday 9 May 2008 at 15:58:00

Email indicates that security measures introduced after HMRC breach are not working

Government staff in the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) have been sending out sensitive data in packages containing passwords that provide access to the information....

Computing debate: The digital citizen (part four)

2008-05-08T15:09:00.000Z

Computing, Thursday 8 May 2008 at 15:09:00

Our panel of experts conclude their discussion on the challenges of ensuring privacy of personal information

Computing's Tom Young hosts, with guests Simon Davies, a director of Privacy International; Jerry Fishenden, national technology officer at Microsoft UK; and Jonathan Bamford, assistant information commissioner at the ICO.

Computing debate: The digital citizen (part three)

2008-05-07T14:50:00.000Z

Computing, Wednesday 7 May 2008 at 14:50:00

Privacy and data protection are vital issues for the internet age - a panel of experts give their opinions

Computing's Tom Young hosts the debate, with guests Simon Davies, a director of Privacy International; Jerry Fishenden, national technology officer at Microsoft UK; and Jonathan Bamford, assistant information commissioner at...

Computing debate: The digital citizen (part two)

2008-05-06T14:30:00.000Z

Computing, Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 14:30:00

Our experts continue their discussion of the issues surrounding privacy and personal data

Computing debate: The digital citizen (part one)

2008-05-05T13:32:00.000Z

Computing, Monday 5 May 2008 at 13:32:00

We invited a panel of experts to discuss the controversial topic of data privacy - watch part one

Computing's Tom Young puts questions to Simon Davies, a director of Privacy International; Jerry Fishenden, national technology officer at Microsoft UK; and Jonathan Bamford, Assistant Information Commissioner at the ICO.

Privacy watchdog plans spot checks

Tom Young — 2008-04-30T17:27:00.000Z

Tom Young, Computing, Wednesday 30 April 2008 at 17:27:00

Information Commissioner's Office will begin inspections by the end of the year

The UK’s privacy watchdog will start security spot checks on government departments by the end of the year, after the idea was approved by prime minister Gordon Brown....

Calls for greater government transparency

Tom Young — 2008-04-30T17:05:00.000Z

Tom Young, Computing, Wednesday 30 April 2008 at 17:05:00

Access to electronic files could improve the efficiency of departments

Greater government transparency will only happen if MPs are granted access to the management information systems of departments either online or through a new secure portal, according to MPs....

Malware hits Facebook

Tom Young — 2008-01-03T00:00:00.000Z

Tom Young, Computing, Thursday 3 January 2008 at 00:00:00

"Secret crush" spyware monitors internet activity to target online advertising

The first ever malware programme is spreading through Facebook as application developers look to find lucrative revenue streams from the social-networking site....

Yahoo settles with "cyber dissidents"

Tom Young — 2007-11-14T00:00:00.000Z

Tom Young, Computing, Wednesday 14 November 2007 at 00:00:00

Search giant agrees deal with human rights organisations after it handed over user details to Chinese authorities

Yahoo has settled a lawsuit from human rights organisations in the US alleging the internet firm aided China's prosecution of several "cyber-dissidents"....