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April 10, 2013
10
Apr'13
Case study: Playtech bolsters code security with Checkmarx
Online gaming software supplier Playtech implements automated code review system from Checkmarx to optimise secure development lifecycle
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April 05, 2013
05
Apr'13
UK calls for opt-out of online right to be forgotten
The UK wants to opt out of the right to be forgotten, enshrined in proposed data privacy regulations for the European Union
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April 03, 2013
03
Apr'13
Case Study: 192business switches to tokenisation to speed up business processes
Online payment card verification firm 192business uses tokenisation to speed up its processes and protect credit card details from fraud
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April 02, 2013
02
Apr'13
Google closer to action from European privacy regulators
Google is another step closer to action by privacy regulators across Europe for failing to change the way it manages user data
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April 02, 2013
02
Apr'13
UK CIOs spending more time and money on security, study shows
On average, UK CIOs are spending almost a quarter of their time managing IT security and 40% have increased spending, a study shows
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March 22, 2013
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Mar'13
Six security issues to tackle before encrypting cloud data
Concern about security and privacy is likely to drive adoption of cloud encryption, but there are six security issues businesses should tackle
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March 22, 2013
22
Mar'13
UK law enforcement requests most data from Skype
Microsoft reveals UK law enforcement is one of the main requesters of data about citizens from services such as Hotmail, Outlook and Skype
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March 21, 2013
21
Mar'13
ICO calls for action on future funding
Sorting out an acceptable system for funding the UK’s privacy watchdog needs to be tackled now, says UK information commissioner
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March 20, 2013
20
Mar'13
CESG denies BlackBerry 10 insecurities
CESG - the the information assurance arm of GCHQ - denies reports BlackBerry’s latest OS doesn’t pass muster when it comes to security
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March 20, 2013
20
Mar'13
IDL activates ‘cat-signal’ to protest against Cispa
Activists use an internet signalling system to co-ordinate protests against the proposed US Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (Cispa)
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March 20, 2013
20
Mar'13
CESG says BlackBerry’s new BB10 software not secure enough
The government's technical security advisor CESG says BlackBerry's new BB10 software is not secure enough for essential work
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March 19, 2013
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Mar'13
Cyber attacks must avoid civilian targets, says Nato manual
State-sponsored cyber attacks must avoid sensitive civilian targets such as hospitals, dams and nuclear power stations, according to an advisory manual on cyber warfare compiled for Nato
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March 18, 2013
18
Mar'13
Court rules FBI access to private data unconstitutional
A US court has ruled that “national security letters” to obtain citizens’ private data are a breach of the constitution’s first amendment
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March 07, 2013
07
Mar'13
EU states likely to force changes to proposed data protection rules
A group of EU member states is likely to force the European Commission to soften proposals for tough new data protection regulations
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March 07, 2013
07
Mar'13
UK laxity on BYOD raises data loss risk, says ICO
YouGov survey reveals many UK employers are not providing guidance on the usage of own devices at work, putting personal information at risk
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March 07, 2013
07
Mar'13
Barclays streamlines phone banking with voice biometrics
Barclays wealth investment management has been using voice biometrics from Nuance to streamline authentication when clients call
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
ICO highlights funding challenges as it launches new three-year plan
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlights funding challenges as it launches its new three-year corporate plan
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
Commentators cast doubt on Pirate Bay's North Korea relocation claims
Technology websites cast doubt on claims by file-sharing site The Pirate Bay that it has moved to North Korea after being ejected from Sweden
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March 04, 2013
04
Mar'13
Government opens consultation on cyber risk
The UK government plans to select an organisational standard that best meets the requirements for effective cyber risk management
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March 01, 2013
01
Mar'13
RSA 2013: Standards core to LA County security strategy
Standards are the key to a successful security strategy, says Robert Pittman, chief information security officer of Los Angeles County
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February 28, 2013
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Feb'13
RSA 2013: Suppliers need to prepare for new security vulnerability handling standards
Software makers and online service providers need to prepare for two ISO standards on vulnerability handling processes due by the end of 2013
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February 26, 2013
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Feb'13
RSA 2013: Despite the gloom, there is cause for optimism in IT security, says Microsoft
Despite escalating security challenges, there is a case for optimism, says Scott Charney of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group
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February 21, 2013
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Feb'13
US will pile diplomatic pressure on cyber crime nations, says attorney general Eric Holder
Attorney general Eric Holder says the US will put diplomatic pressure on foreign governments over cyber crime and plans to prosecute offenders
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February 19, 2013
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Feb'13
How will EU cyber security directive affect business?
Much focus on EU’s proposed cyber security strategy and directive has been on implementation, but what effect will it really have on business?
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February 19, 2013
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Feb'13
Information security salaries flattening out
Salaries for most information security professionals are growing more slowly as pressure on corporate spending continues
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February 19, 2013
19
Feb'13
Google may soon face action by EU privacy regulators
Google may face action by privacy regulators across Europe if it does not change the way it manages user data
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February 15, 2013
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Feb'13
ICO issues £150,000 penalty, urging more care with personal data
ICO urges review of personal data policies after issuing a £150,000 fine to Nursing and Midwifery Council for breaching data protection laws
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February 13, 2013
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Feb'13
UK companies use IAM for business not security, study shows
UK businesses use Identity and access management (IAM) mainly for cloud and collaboration rather than security, a Quocirca study reveals
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February 13, 2013
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Feb'13
Barack Obama signs cyber security executive order
US President Barack Obama has signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to share cyber threat information with private companies
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February 11, 2013
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Feb'13
IT expert in Microsoft monopoly case faces £2.5m legal fight
A computer expert who advised the European Commission in its investigation into anti-competitive behaviour by Microsoft faces £2.5bn legal battle
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February 07, 2013
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Feb'13
Europe tops Microsoft cyber security policy report
A report from Microsoft on factors that differentiate malware infection rates around the world shows Europe leading the fight for cyber security
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February 06, 2013
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Feb'13
EU cyber strategy aimed at boosting preparedness and cooperation
The European cyber security strategy addresses insufficient national preparedness and boosting co-operation in the region, says the EC
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February 06, 2013
06
Feb'13
Business avoids cloud over fear of government snooping
Almost half of IT professionals are deterred from keeping sensitive data in the cloud because of fear of government intervention and possible legal action, a survey has revealed
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February 06, 2013
06
Feb'13
Snooping bill needs more work, say MPs
The government’s proposed Communications Data Bill needs more work, says a report from the cross-party intelligence and security committee
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February 01, 2013
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Feb'13
Google just meets EU competition commissioner’s deadline
Google has submitted last-minute proposals to address the EC’s concerns over alleged abuse of its dominant market position
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January 31, 2013
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Jan'13
Kaspersky calls for international cooperation on cyber security
Governments must understand that cyber weapons are extremely dangerous and have to agree not to use them
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January 28, 2013
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Jan'13
Anonymous hackers hijack US agency website
Anonymous hackers embed a video statement on a US government agency website in response to the death of digital activist Aaron Swartz
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January 25, 2013
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Jan'13
EC calls for action on cyber strategy at WEF meeting
EC has called on leaders attending the World Economic Forum meeting to establish strategies to cope with and respond to cyber attacks
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January 25, 2013
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Jan'13
UK signs up to WEF cyber resilience plan
The UK has signed the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) new set of principles on cyber resilience
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January 25, 2013
25
Jan'13
ICO wins round one of penalty challenge, but can it win round two?
The ICO has won the first appeal against a fine issued to an NHS Trust, but a second could pose a greater challenge
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January 24, 2013
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Jan'13
ICO hits Sony with £250,000 data breach penalty
The Information Commissioner’s office (ICO) has fined Sony Computer Entertainment Europe £250,000 for breaching the Data Protection Act
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January 24, 2013
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Jan'13
Government requests for user data increasing, says Google
The rise in government requests for users’ data continued in the second half of 2012, Google has revealed in its latest Transparency Report
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January 22, 2013
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Jan'13
Proposed EU data breach laws will require proactive security
Proposed European Union data breach notification laws will require proactive network security, says security management firm LogRhythm
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January 14, 2013
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Jan'13
Anonymous uses Aaron Swartz suicide to call for copyright reform
At least two MIT websites have been replaced with a political message in memory of digital activist and pioneer Aaron Swartz, who hanged himself
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January 10, 2013
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Jan'13
Software piracy international in scope, says Fast
The scale of software piracy is both international in scope and military in its execution, says the Federation Against Software Theft (Fast)
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January 10, 2013
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Jan'13
Internet firms concerned over EU data protection proposals
Internet firms such as Facebook may have to get permission to use data if the EU adopts proposals giving users more control over personal data
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January 09, 2013
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Jan'13
EC welcomes reports on proposed data protection reform
The European Commission (EC) has welcomed support for data protection laws by rapporteurs of two European parliamentary committees
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January 08, 2013
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Jan'13
Businesses overconfident about cyber security, says Deloitte
Businesses are overconfident about cyber security and should treat security breaches as inevitable, says business advisory firm Deloitte
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January 07, 2013
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Jan'13
Parliamentary commission calls for electrified banking ring fence
A parliamentary report on plans to separate retail and investment banking calls for legislation to prevent breaches of the ring fence
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January 07, 2013
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Jan'13
Dutch government publishes security flaw disclosure guide
The Netherlands has published guidelines to encourage the responsible release of security flaws
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January 07, 2013
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Jan'13
German state accuses Facebook of violating privacy
A German state claims Facebook is violating local privacy laws by not allowing users of the social network to use pseudonyms
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December 10, 2012
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Dec'12
UK CIOs see EU regulation as key
A third of UK CIOs are more concerned with EU regulation, such as the data protection directive, than their own local laws, a study has revealed.
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December 05, 2012
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Dec'12
Computer Weekly European User Awards Criteria and Information
Read the entry criteria and general information about entering the Computer Weekly European User Awards.
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November 29, 2012
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Nov'12
ICO fines text spammers Tetrus Telecoms £440,000
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fines marketing firm Tetrus Telecoms £440,000 for sending millions of spam texts to mobile users
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November 15, 2012
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Nov'12
Cyber security will change ideas of the nation state, says Stonesoft
The lack of cyber security is a major threat to the civilised world and will change how people see the nation state, says security firm Stonesoft
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November 13, 2012
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Nov'12
Will the ICO’s 'big stick' approach backfire long-term?
The ICO claims to be about helping organisations to do the right thing, yet it punishes those that report breaches. Is this really a good policy?
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November 13, 2012
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Nov'12
NHS set to challenge ICO fine
An NHS trust is to challenge a monetary penalty notice issued by the Information Commissioner's Office in a case that could set an important precedent
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November 09, 2012
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Nov'12
BlackBerry 10 approved for US government
RIM's yet-to-be-launched BlackBerry 10 platform has been awarded the US government’s security certification
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November 08, 2012
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Nov'12
Get involved in forming new data rules, says Information Commissioner
Proposals for new EU data protection framework are over-engineered and need work, says Information Commissioner Christopher Graham
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November 05, 2012
05
Nov'12
Security Think Tank: Essential security questions for M&As
What is the role of IT security professionals in mergers and acquisitions?
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October 30, 2012
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Oct'12
UK website users opt in to advertising cookies
Most UK website users are allowing third-party advertising cookies, according to a study on the effect of the cookie law from TRUSTe
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October 25, 2012
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Oct'12
ICO hits Stoke-on-Trent City Council with £120,000 fine
Stoke City Council has breached the Data Protection Act, for the second time in two years, after details of a child protection legal case were emailed to the wrong person.
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October 16, 2012
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Oct'12
Theresa May: Hacker Gary McKinnon to stay in UK
Hacker Gary McKinnon will stay in UK, home secretary Theresa May has told MPs
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October 16, 2012
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Oct'12
EU advises Google to rethink privacy policy
The EU is to tell Google to change the way it gathers information on users to reduce the risk of infringing on their privacy
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October 15, 2012
15
Oct'12
Austrian hospital improves access to patient data with Imprivata
Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen hospital in Austria explains how it improved speed of access and security to its works stations.
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October 15, 2012
15
Oct'12
Cookie law needs more than ‘do not track’, says Neelie Kroes
Website owners still need consent to use cookies even if web users' browsers offer 'do not track' (DNT), says EC vice-president Neelie Kroes
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October 09, 2012
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Oct'12
Three million employees lose corporate mobile data
Survey highlights security and privacy flaws as one in eight UK employees admit to losing corporate data on mobile devices
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October 08, 2012
08
Oct'12
Most US citizens reject online tracking, survey finds
Most US citizens do not want any information collected about which websites they visit, according to a survey by the University of California
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October 05, 2012
05
Oct'12
Social media presents risk of data overload
Employees are at risk of information overload as social media technologies are increasingly used in the workplace
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October 02, 2012
02
Oct'12
Businesses to face tougher penalties for data breaches
Businesses will face tougher penalties for failing to secure personal data under new European legislation
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September 27, 2012
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Sep'12
ICO publishes cloud data guidelines
The ICO has published new guidelines that underline businesses’ sole responsibility for the protection of data
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September 27, 2012
27
Sep'12
EC sets out strategy for EU cloud data and standards
The European Commission (EC) has unveiled a strategy for standards and a legal framework for cloud computing in European Union (EU) states
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September 26, 2012
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Sep'12
Move to cloud still all about security for UK firms, survey shows
Security and data privacy are still the top concerns for UK businesses adopting cloud-based services, research shows
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September 24, 2012
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Sep'12
EU mulls plans for police to monitor web
Police across Europe could soon monitor social media for content supporting terrorism, a leaked EU report has revealed
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September 24, 2012
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Sep'12
Facebook suspends photo tagging tool in Europe
Facebook has suspended its facial recognition photo tagging service in Europe following a privacy audit by the Irish Data Protection Commission
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September 21, 2012
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Sep'12
UK faces BlackBerry outage again
People in the UK, Middle East and Europe are again facing disruption to the BlackBerry email messaging service
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September 21, 2012
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Sep'12
Investec banks on policy to make social media work
Investment bank Investec sees social media as part of the insider threat to information security, but has policies and technologies to make it work
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September 20, 2012
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Sep'12
Arrogant firms hoodwink customers on data breaches
Customers are having the wool pulled over their eyes by organisations that fail to report data breaches, says document management firm Simplexo
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May 11, 2012
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May'12
ICO fines Welsh health board £70,000 for patient record loss
For the first time, the ICO fines an NHS organisation for sending patient data to the wrong person.
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April 26, 2012
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Apr'12
Infosecurity 2012: ICO opposes mandatory data breach notification
Information Commissioner Christopher Graham calls mandatory breach disclosure for all companies unnecessary, saying voluntary disclosure is working.
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March 30, 2012
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Mar'12
SIEM deployment case study shows patience is required
Williams Lea’s SIEM is already helping reduce manual log reviews. But there’s still a lot of work to be done before the SIEM can be fully deployed.
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March 27, 2012
27
Mar'12
For website owners, UK cookie law causing confusion, uncertainty
A survey of digital marketing professionals found some companies plan to take no action to comply with UK cookie law before the May 26 deadline.
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March 26, 2012
26
Mar'12
Costs of a data breach falling, but cost per record rising
The cost of a data breach in the UK is falling, data from Ponemon Institute shows, but the news isn't all good.
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January 26, 2012
26
Jan'12
European Commission data protection proposals draw hostile reaction
Reaction to the European Commission data protection proposals has been largely negative, as many believe the new rules are costly and misdirected.
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December 29, 2011
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Dec'11
Emerging 2012 security trends demand information security policy changes
2012 security trends involving cookies, fines, devices and threats will demand more skills -- and a little finesse -- from security professionals.
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December 21, 2011
21
Dec'11
ICO stands by unpopular UK cookie legislation with advice, warnings
Website owners have resisted compliance with cookie legislation so the ICO has issued more guidance and warnings to nudge them along.
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November 17, 2011
17
Nov'11
Tougher data protection rules will push up cost of email marketing
The EU will announce tougher rules for collecting information from consumers. Security pros can plan now for the new rules, expected in January 2012.
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October 24, 2011
24
Oct'11
PCI DSS implementation can boost entire data security program
Not just for payment card data, a PCI DSS implementation can be applied to all data, underpinning an organization’s overall data security efforts.
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October 20, 2011
20
Oct'11
Private companies can expect more ICO fines, regulator warns
A regulator warned private companies who do not adequately protect data will face ICO fines up to £500,000.
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October 05, 2011
05
Oct'11
e-Crimes India conference 2011 to be held in November
The annual e-Crimes Inda conference is slated to be held in the second week of November this year. Hurry up and register for this event now!
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October 03, 2011
03
Oct'11
UK banks bracing for new financial services regulations compliance
A research director for Gartner lists the top five financial services regulations that UK banks will have to deal with in the coming years.
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September 29, 2011
29
Sep'11
E-discovery laws: Having an information governance framework matters
A recent increase in privacy litigation proves that UK companies, too, need e-discovery and data governance plans.
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August 20, 2011
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Aug'11
ICO approves policy changes after Google Street View privacy issues
The ICO has approved updates to Google's Street View policies following a data compromise last year, but asserts there's room for improvement.
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August 11, 2011
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Aug'11
Gartner: Corporate privacy policy requirements demand urgent review
The research firm says corporate privacy policy requirements are outdated, due to new technology and legislation, and should be revisited now.
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July 15, 2011
15
Jul'11
Concern follows police convictions for Data Protection Act violations
A Freedom of Information request reveals that 243 police officers were convicted of Data Protection Act violations in the last three years.
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July 07, 2011
07
Jul'11
Many private firms decline ICO audit, finds 2011 ICO annual report
The 2011 ICO annual report shows that of the private companies offered an ICO audit last year, only 19% accepted.
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June 30, 2011
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Jun'11
DPA compliance: Tracking changes to Data Protection Act guidelines
Can organisations expect a more prescriptive Data Protection Act in the future? UK Bureau Chief Ron Condon examines the law's prospects.
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June 17, 2011
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Jun'11
Demystifying IT Rules 2011: What it means for you
The first of a two-part series on the IT Rules 2011 notification under IT Act 2000, looking into its stipulations and their implications for businesses.
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June 14, 2011
14
Jun'11
PCI virtualisation: With new guidelines, compliance may be harder
New guidelines on virtualisation issued by the PCI SSC show PCI compliance is possible within a virtualised environment, but may not be feasible.
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May 19, 2011
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May'11
European Commission Digital Agenda seeks input on EU cloud computing
The European Commission's Digital Agenda is inviting organisations to complete an online cloud questionnaire as it considers creating cloud standards.