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Archive for the ‘Data Retention’ Category

Prove data retention law’s usefulness or repeal it, says EU privacy chief: “The Data Retention Directive is the most privacy-invasive piece of legislation ever adopted by the European Union and has never been fully justified, Europe’s top privacy watchdog has said.“

(Via OUT-LAW News.)

Law firm could face first £500,000 data leak fine: “A law firm could be fined up to £500,000 by the Information Commissioner after the sensitive personal data of thousands of people was reportedly made public in error.“

(Via OUT-LAW News.)

ACS:Law’s mocking of 4chan could cost it £500k: “

Doin’ it for the lulz

Off-the-cuff bravado aimed at internet pranksters has led to what must already rank as one of the worst ever data leaks, by the anti-filesharing solicitors ACS:Law.…

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(Via The Register – Public Sector.)

German court rejects police data snooping store: “

Leaves Euro spooks in limbo

Germany’s High Court has told police and secret services that they must stop storing email and telephone data and delete information already collected.…

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(Via The Register – Public Sector.)

Police arrest people just to create DNA records, claims ex-officer: “Police are arresting people purely for the purpose of ensuring that their DNA is sampled and recorded on the police’s national database, a report by Government advisory body the Human Genetics Commission (HGC) has said.”

(Via OUT-LAW News.)

ISPs and public believe Government data safeguards inadequate: “The internet access industry and members of the public have rejected the Government’s plans to retain details of citizens’ internet access, saying that safeguards for internet users’ privacy were inadequate.”

(Via OUT-LAW News.)

ICO chastises NHS over data losses: “

A very leaky vessel indeed

NHS organisations were responsible for 30 per cent of the security breaches reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office over the last two years.…

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(Via The Register – Public Sector.)

Burglary and theft account for a third of data security breaches, reports ICO: “The biggest security risks for organisations that process people’s personal details are burglary and theft, according to figures just published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).”

(Via OUT-LAW News.)

Government will keep DNA profiles for six years, not 12: “The Government will remove from its DNA database the profiles of most adults arrested but not charged or convicted of an offence after six years. The Home Office announcement follows a ruling against the UK by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).”

(Via OUT-LAW News.)

Telcos’ data breach notification amendment is passed: “The European Council has approved a data breach notification rule for Europe’s telecoms firms. The amendment to an EU Directive will force telcos to tell customers if they lose their data.”

(Via OUT-LAW News.)