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ICO calls for public comment on surveillance society

The Information Commissioner [ICO] is calling for the public to offer input on its framework code of practice for sharing personal information, for data protection, and for a revised CCTV code of practice.

Lords seek tough urgent action on internet crime

A House of Lords Select Committee has called on the government to take urgent strong measures to protect internet users against crime.

Anti-terror system is up to five years late

A mission-critical IT project to replace hard copy intelligence on threats to UK security with a secure network that links government offices in the UK and overseas is due for completion in 2009 - five years later than originally planned.

Biometrics oversold, says Peter Cochrane

Biometric security is massively oversold, technology guru Peter Cochrane has told Computer Weekly. Society already has the perfect set of tools for securing ID, he said, it just has not learned to implement them properly.

NSSL bolsters network security with Matrix Communications

Satellite service provider NSSL has chosen Matrix Communications to secure the company's local area network (Lan) and improve the visibility of the network.

Wake up to the benefits of shadow IT

Gone are the days when IT helpdesks filled their days answering simple queries about sending e-mails to multiple addresses or how best to search for something on the internet.

North Watford to test microscopic data paint

North Watford is the first area to test a new system - to be installed in 1,000 homes over the summer - that uses encrypted data stored on microscopic particles to mark home owners' assets so they can easily be identified. The scheme is a collaboration between Hertfordshire Constabulary and technology suppliers RedWeb Security and MyThings.

Southend set to save £1m over three years with eProcurement

Southend-on-Sea borough council hopes to save £1m over three years with an e-Procurement system.

VoIP vulnerability threatens data

VoIP vulnerabilities have now reached a level of sophistication that allows hackers to steal, view or delete data.

Immunity releases new exploit-writing tool

Pen testing company says its Debugger tool offers researchers a new way to write exploits, analyse malware and reverse engineer binary files.
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