High Court: Online article with only four visits not libel
High Court: Online article with only four visits not libel: “ Claimants told where to go in no uncertain terms A libel action over an article that appeared on the website of a South African…
ICO chastises NHS over data losses
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.……
MPs’ Pretty Good Privacy ‘ban’ finally explained
MPs’ Pretty Good Privacy ‘ban’ finally explained: “ Parliament misunderstands privacy, not for the first time MPs have been told once again that they can’t use PGP to encrypt their email because of supposed compatibility…
IGF censors for China
IGF censors for China: “ Nice work lads, nice work The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has made a right mess of the opening day of its meeting in Egypt.… “ (Via The Register – Public…
Home Office accused of sexing-up mobile phone rescue
Home Office accused of sexing-up mobile phone rescue: “ Comms data ‘essential’? Not really The Home Office is once again under attack for the standard of the evidence it uses to support its policies, this…
Burglary and theft account for a third of data security breaches, reports ICO
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…
Law Commissions oppose EU abolition of consumer right to reject faulty goods
Law Commissions oppose EU abolition of consumer right to reject faulty goods: “The UK should resist a proposal from Europe that would abolish the right of consumers to reject goods that turn out to be…
£500,000 maximum fine for data protection breaches: Government consults
£500,000 maximum fine for data protection breaches: Government consults: “The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) would have the power to fine organisations up to £500,000 for serious breaches of data protection principles under plans announced this…
I’m Innocent. Just Check My Status on Facebook.
I’m Innocent. Just Check My Status on Facebook.: “After a status update on the Facebook page of a robbery suspect provided an alibi, the Brooklyn district attorney’s office dropped the charge against him. (Via NYT…
Two German Killers Demanding Anonymity Sue Wikipedia’s Parent
Two German Killers Demanding Anonymity Sue Wikipedia’s Parent: “German courts allow the suppression of a criminal’s name in news accounts once he has paid his debt to society, a provision that is now pitted against…