The European Commission’s draft data protection regulation is meeting with stiff opposition from a variety of groups who worry that it will not sufficiently protect consumers. The draft regulation is the first major update to the data protection directive from 1995. The aim of the update is to bring it into line with the current […]
A Southampton medical receptionist has been prosecuted for illegally accessing patient information. The woman, Marcia Phillips, took confidential medical information about her ex-husband’s new wife. The ICO reported on her crime, noting how she breached the Data Protection Act. In the US, a couple from the Philadelphia area have been charged with a similar crime, the […]
The US Federal Trade Commission has released its annual report on consumer complaints. For the thirteenth year, the report has shown that identity theft is the top concern for consumers. Of the more than 2 million complaints made by consumers in 2012 over 369,000 related to identity theft, highlighting the importance of data protection for […]
Many of us take paper recycling for granted. With most councils collecting a variety of types of paper alongside regular refuse collection, recycling has never been easier. The process is often as simple as just chucking everything into a box and leaving it kerbside. However, there are many interesting facts about paper recycling here in […]
The Green America ‘People and Planet’ award winners were announced this week. The quarterly award, which highlights companies that focus on getting to zero waste, also comes with a$5,000 prize. The current winners, selected by a public vote, are Preserve, CompostNow, and Hummingbird Wholesale. Read more about the awards and winners […]
With digital devices coming into offices with nearly every employee and visitor, companies are leaving themselves at risk, according to the Information Commissioners Office. The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) rules at many businesses blur the lines between personal and professional use. This can result in employee devices not meeting the Data Protection Act regulations. […]
A man in Port Townsend, Washington, has been arrested after he stole 1,000 pounds of mail. Adam Justin Lysiak, an escaped felon, used the mail for an extensive identity theft and shopping spree. Read the full story
Sensitive documents from several organisations were found as loose-fill packaging in a parcel ordered from Walmart.com. The customer who received the parcel noted that the documents had been shredded into strips, but significant details were still easy to read.
Young Plant and Equipment Sales, based in Doune, Scotland, found itself at the centre of a large scale fraud investigation. Identity thieves had targeted the firm and duped its customers out of thousands. Fraudsters used Young’s name to create a number of fake websites. These sites were made to look genuine, but featured different phone […]
Cities and towns across the US are holding special days for residents to shred their sensitive documents. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, there will be coast-to-coast shredding events. The events set to take place follow on from similar events have been held throughout the past month. Residents of Clarksville, Tennessee, were able to […]