Questions asked after data loss
Questions asked after data loss: “Government must answer how a memory stick with thousands of criminals’ details was lost, the Information Commissioner says.” (Via BBC News.)
22 August, 2008
Letter from Berlin: Personal Data, Down the Rabbit Hole
Letter from Berlin: Personal Data, Down the Rabbit Hole: “A new scandal in Germany over stolen and misused private information has raised a call by government ministers for stricter data-protection laws. But basic details about…
Would you mind people viewing your salary online?
Would you mind people viewing your salary online?: “Glassdoor.com, a site which is already very popular in the US, would allow anyone to discover what leading companies pay their employees. Are you happy with this…
How should our details be protected?
How should our details be protected?: “A computer memory stick containing the personal information of tens of thousands of criminals has been lost. Who should be responsible for keeping our personal information secure?” (Via BBC…
BBC iPlayer upgrade prompts new ISP complaints
BBC iPlayer upgrade prompts new ISP complaints: “ High definition network freezes out the little guy The BBC is facing more criticism that the way it delivers iPlayer traffic will make it harder for smaller…
Data on thousands of prisoners lost
Data on thousands of prisoners lost: “Memory stick containing sensitive personal data of thousands of persistent offenders goes missing” (Via Latest news, sport, business, comment and reviews from the Guardian | guardian.co.uk.)