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New US laws require data encryption

New US laws require data encryption

Iowa joins states that require encryption and notification of customers should information be compromised.
Dan Raywood Aug 20 2008 10:04AM Security
New breach laws invoke mixed reactions

New breach laws invoke mixed reactions

Information security experts have given their overall thumbs-up to the ALRC’s mandatory data breach disclosure recommendations, but admit the course of action needs fine-tuning.
Negar Salek Aug 14 2008 3:58PM Security
Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has recommended the Australian government introduces mandatory data breach disclosure laws, in its final privacy report released today.
Negar Salek Aug 12 2008 7:35AM Security
Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

The introduction of mandatory data breach disclosure laws in Australia has been set in motion.
Negar Salek Aug 11 2008 4:49PM Security
BBC loses burglar's dream data

BBC loses burglar's dream data

The BBC has given one lucky thief the opportunity of a lifetime by becoming the latest British institution to find itself at the centre of a loss of data scandal.
Stewart Meagher Aug 11 2008 4:08PM Security
BT: Sloppy identity verification 'must make firms liable'

BT: Sloppy identity verification 'must make firms liable'

Organisations that hold personal data should be made liable for fraudulent transactions, say BT security experts.
Joy Persaud Aug 8 2008 11:06AM Security
FBI arrests Countrywide Financial analyst for data theft

FBI arrests Countrywide Financial analyst for data theft

The FBI has arrested two men and charged them with stealing customer information from the servers of US mortgage lender Countrywide Financial.
Iain Thomson Aug 5 2008 9:43AM Security
Next G data limit increase could ease iPhone headaches

Next G data limit increase could ease iPhone headaches

Telstra has increased the data download limits of its $10 and $29 Next G data plans by up to 650 percent.
Liz Tay Aug 1 2008 4:04PM Telco/ISP
Details of Australia's new data breach disclosure laws to be revealed

Details of Australia's new data breach disclosure laws to be revealed

The final report outlining the amendments to Australia’s Privacy Act will be released on August 11, possibily ending almost two years of speculation surrounding the inclusion of Australia’s inaugural mandatory data breach disclosure laws.
Negar Salek Aug 1 2008 3:34PM Security
900 laptops lost at Heathrow per week

900 laptops lost at Heathrow per week

More than 3,300 laptops are lost or go missing at the eight largest airports in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) each week, according to new research commissioned by Dell.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2008 8:01AM Hardware
Demystifying data loss prevention

Demystifying data loss prevention

Is ignorance bliss? Not when it comes to data loss.
Carlo Minassian, Founder & CEO, Earthwave Jul 29 2008 11:45AM Security
US government security data compromised

US government security data compromised

The security of data held by the CIA, the FBI and the US Department of Defense was compromised earlier this year after a partner agency allowed zone transfer access of its Domain Name Services.
Robert Blincoe Jul 29 2008 7:39AM Security
PCI enlists Nortel to build green UC centre

PCI enlists Nortel to build green UC centre

PCI is building a new unified communications centre for its customer service agents, and has chosen Nortel to supply technology in a bid to make the centre as 'green' as possible.
Dylan Bushell-Embling Jul 28 2008 2:57PM Networking
NIST researchers map network security risks

NIST researchers map network security risks

U.S. computer scientists are analysing and mapping computer network pathways according to the probability of a data breach.
Staff Writers Jul 24 2008 5:06PM Security
Making data breach prevention a matter of policy

Making data breach prevention a matter of policy

At the rate data breaches occur, it might be easier for everyone to just post their private information straight to the web.
Chris Sullivan, VP of customer solutions, Courion Jul 24 2008 3:10PM Security
MoD admits to widespread data losses

MoD admits to widespread data losses

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted to the loss of 658 laptops and 121 USB data drives since 2004, a far greater number than had been admitted earlier..
Iain Thomson Jul 22 2008 1:50PM Security
UK Ministry of Defence admits massive data losses

UK Ministry of Defence admits massive data losses

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has admitted that it has lot 658 laptops and 121 USB data drives since 2004, much more than was previously admitted to.
Iain Thomson Jul 21 2008 9:07AM Security
Australian organisations lagging behind on DLP

Australian organisations lagging behind on DLP

While data loss and data leakage continue to have a significant effect on Australian organisations, new research reveals that organisations are not doing enough to combat the threat.
Dylan Bushell-Embling Jul 16 2008 2:55PM Security
Internode to construct 'green' data centre

Internode to construct 'green' data centre

Australian ISP Internode has allocated $3 million to build a 'green' data centre as part of the company's conservation efforts.
Dylan Bushell-Embling Jul 15 2008 12:56PM Storage
Olympics could cost Australian businesses $186m in lost productivity

Olympics could cost Australian businesses $186m in lost productivity

Public interest in the Beijing Olympics could hit staff productivity to the tune of $186 million during the two-week event, according to e-mail and Internet content security provider, Marshal.
Staff Writers Jul 14 2008 3:48PM Training & Development

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