A Wales man’s home filled with smoke as he attempted to protect his confidential documents by burning them in his kitchen sink. Fire crews warned that burning documents is dangerous and that using shredders is a much better solution. Read more here Image in this post from www.freedigitalphotos.net
Johnson Tetede, a Nigerian man living in Essex, was arrested after authorities were tipped off that he was stealing mail from a communal mailbox. He was found with a bag full of stolen documents, bank cards, and cheques. This was not the first time Tetede had been caught with stolen documents. He had been arrested […]
When a prospective job applicant forgot his password for GCHQ, one of the UK’s top national security agencies, he was shocked to get a plain text reminder of it. He has since blogged about the password security experience, including how his emails to the agency alerting them to the problems have gone unanswered. Dan Farrall […]
As part of the proposed EU changes to data protection regulations, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s could face a shortfall of £42.8 million, according to MPs. The Justice Committee found that the new regulations would greatly expand the commissioner’s work while also reducing the funding available to the office. Read more here Image in this post […]
A report published by Deloitte has highlighted the importance of data protection policies for companies. The survey of consumers showed that 88% feel it is the responsibility of businesses to keep their data safe. The results also showed that companies that can prove their data protection policies to customers may have a competitive advantage. Read […]
To highlight ways to improve data protection at work, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO ) has released this helpful video. You can visit the site for more information.
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 […]
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. […]