Category: data protection

ID cards go up in flames in first step to tackle ‘database state’ – The Independent

Posted February 10th, 2011 in criminal records, data protection, DNA, identity cards, news by sally

“Identity cards will be consigned to history today as the database recording the biometric details of thousands of people goes up in flames. Hard disk drives from the national identity register, which underpinned the ID card scheme, will be shredded and incinerated in a symbolic demonstration of efforts to rein back the ‘database state’ and restore civil liberties.”

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The Independent, 10th February 2011

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Privacy watchdog urges stronger data protection in EU law review – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 25th, 2011 in data protection, news, privacy by sally

“Organisations which lose personal data should be forced to disclose the data security breach, the European Union’s privacy watchdog has said. Planned changes to EU privacy law do not go far enough, said the official.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 24th January 2011

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Nativity photos not against law, says data watchdog – BBC News

Posted December 8th, 2010 in children, data protection, news, photography by sally

“Parents should be free to photograph their children in nativity plays, the Information Commissioner has said.”

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BBC News, 8th December 2010

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First fines issued over data protection breaches – The Independent

Posted November 24th, 2010 in data protection, fines, news by sally

“A council was fined £100,000 by the privacy watchdog today for accidentally faxing highly sensitive information about cases involving child sex abuse and care proceedings to the wrong recipients on two occasions in the space of two weeks.”

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The Independent, 24th November 2010

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Google in breach of UK data laws – BBC News

Posted November 3rd, 2010 in data protection, internet, news, privacy by sally

“Google breached UK data laws in its collection of personal data via Street View cars, the UK’s Information Commissioner has said.”

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BBC News, 3rd November 2010

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Google Street View: information commissioner shackled by Data Protection Act – The Guardian

Posted October 29th, 2010 in data protection, internet, news, privacy by sally

“The UK information commissioner was prevented from taking stronger action against Google earlier this year after its Street View cars collected sensitive Wi-Fi because the Data Protection Act at the time limited his powers.”

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The Guardian, 28th October 2010

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High court grants BT customer data delay – The Guardian

Posted October 5th, 2010 in adjournment, copyright, data protection, internet, news by sally

“BT has today been granted a stay of execution in its bid to challenge attempts of rights holders to obtain personal details about customers without convincing evidence of illicit file sharing.”

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The Guardian, 4th October 2010

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Lawyers vow to continue antipiracy fight – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 4th, 2010 in copyright, data protection, internet, news by sally

“Law firms will continue to pursue those suspected of piracy and illegal filesharing, despite the ACS:Law data breach scandal.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st October 2010

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Law firm could face £500,000 fine over data breach – The Guardian

Posted September 29th, 2010 in data protection, fines, law firms, news by sally

“The Information Commissioner could levy a fine of up to £500,000 on the London law firm from which the personal details of more than 8,000 Sky broadband customers, 400 Plusnet customers and 5,000 Britons accused of illicit filesharing have leaked in the past few days.”

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The Guardian, 28th September 2010

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Email leak being investigated at law firm that pursues filesharers – The Guardian

Posted September 28th, 2010 in copyright, data protection, internet, law firms, news by sally

“The UK information commissioner is investigating the leak of thousands of emails containing personal information from the controversial solicitors’ firm ACS:Law after the company’s website came under sustained attack by online activists.”

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The Guardian, 27th September 2010

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Dog-owner prevented from finding microchipped pet under Data Protection Act – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in data protection, dogs, news by sally

“A man who had his dog microchipped before it was stolen cannot be told of its location because of data protection laws.”

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd September 2010

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie win privacy damages – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in damages, data protection, news, privacy by sally

“Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have accepted an undisclosed sum in settlement of their privacy claim against the News of the World.”

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BBC News, 22nd July 2010

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Behavioural advertising is fair if users can opt out, says privacy watchdog – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 7th, 2010 in advertising, data protection, internet, news, privacy by sally

“There is nothing ‘intrinsically unfair’ about behavioural advertising but website operators should offer visitors the option of using their services without any activity being recorded, privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th July 2010

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Data Protection Act costs country £53m every year – The Independent

Posted July 7th, 2010 in data protection, legislation, news by sally

“Legislation to control the use of personal information costs Britain £53 million every year, the Government disclosed today.”

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The Independent, 6th July 2010

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Privacy laws must move with the times – The Guardian

Posted July 7th, 2010 in data protection, news, privacy by sally

“The internet has revolutionised the way information is stored. Public input can help us keep privacy laws strong and relevant.”

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The Guardian, 6th July 2010

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Data protection laws: chance to have your say – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 6th, 2010 in consultations, data protection, legislation, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Plans were outlined today to seek views on the European Data Protection Directive and the Data Protection Act to ensure that current laws continue to safeguard people’s personal data in the 21st Century.”

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Ministry of Justice, 6th July 2010

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EU threatens UK again over data protection laws – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 25th, 2010 in data protection, EC law, news, ombudsmen by sally

“The European Commission will pursue a case against the UK Government through the European Court of Justice (ECJ) if it does not strengthen privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner’s powers within two months.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th June 2010

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Privacy watchdog can issue £500,000 fines from 6 April – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 6th, 2010 in data protection, fines, news, privacy by sally

“Privacy regulator the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will have the power to fine organisations for serious data protection breaches from Tuesday, 6th April. Organisations could receive fines of up to £500,000 under the new powers.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 1st April 2010

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Warning over pupil fingerprinting – BBC News

Posted March 30th, 2010 in data protection, fingerprints, news, school children by sally

“Many schools are fingerprinting pupils without parents’ permission, teachers have warned.”

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BBC News, 29th March 2010

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Privacy watchdog will investigate day-to-day surveillance for Parliamentary report – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 25th, 2010 in data protection, news, privacy, reports by sally

“Privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will report to Parliament later this year on the degree to which UK citizens are put under surveillance.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th February 2010

Source: www.out-law.com