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Archive for the ‘Database Nation’ 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.)

Commission takes UK to court over alleged privacy law failings: “The European Commission is taking the UK to court, claiming that UK law does not protect citizens’ privacy as strongly as EU laws demand. The case centres on the UK Government’s response to the Phorm web monitoring scandal.“

(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.)

Germany Asks Google to Surrender Private Data: “The demand by a German regulator increased pressure on the company over its collection of private data from unsecured home wireless networks.

(Via NYT > Technology.)

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.)

Facebook adopts new privacy policy: (CNET)
Facebook has decided to adopt a revised privacy policy designed to be more accessible and easier to understand. The site also plans to add visual resources designed to make the document more accessible, such as a glossary of important terms and informational ‘learn more’ videos. Facebook expects to post the revision in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish soon. See company blog.

(Via QuickLinks Update.)

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.)