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HMRC leak raises prospect of new data rules

HMRC leak raises prospect of new data rules

Will the loss of two CD-roms make the government overhaul its security procedures?
Rosalie Marshall Nov 26 2007 9:56AM Security
HMRC data loss 'completely predictable'

HMRC data loss 'completely predictable'

'Old, outdated and broken processes,' says Symantec.
Staff Writers Nov 23 2007 7:23AM Security
HMRC data loss leaves 25 million exposed

HMRC data loss leaves 25 million exposed

The head of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has resigned after it was revealed in parliament that the personal details of 25 million Britons had been "lost in the post"..
Iain Thomson Nov 22 2007 7:18AM Security
Guest column: How data integration can help make e-voting a reality

Guest column: How data integration can help make e-voting a reality

Electronic voting, or e-voting, has been growing in prominence in recent times and for good reason.
Laurie Newman Nov 21 2007 3:58PM Software
Firms urged to tackle email data leaks

Firms urged to tackle email data leaks

Businesses are increasingly concerned about sensitive company information being leaked via email, according to research conducted by IT security firm Sophos.
Staff Writers Nov 20 2007 10:59AM Security
Telecoms firms 'ignoring' customer data

Telecoms firms 'ignoring' customer data

Telecoms firms are becoming increasingly aware that better use of subscriber profiles and associated information can boost profits and improve operational efficiency..
Robert Jaques Nov 20 2007 7:12AM Telco/ISP
Kill deleted data for good

Kill deleted data for good

We spend a lot of time trying to secure mobile devices, but what about the removable storage cards they contain?
Ken Munro Nov 19 2007 3:16PM Security
Information Commissioner gets tough on data security

Information Commissioner gets tough on data security

UK Information Commissioner Richard Thomas has argued for much tighter data protection laws in Britain, insisting that those who lose data should end up in court.
Iain Thomson Nov 19 2007 12:09PM Security
Dell points to 'hidden data centres'

Dell points to 'hidden data centres'

Data centres are in desperate need of upgrades and automation and doing so could reveal hidden clusters of computing power, according to Dell chief executive Michael Dell..
Iain Thomson Nov 16 2007 7:17AM Hardware
Researchers turbocharge Cat 7 data throughput

Researchers turbocharge Cat 7 data throughput

Engineers at Penn State University have successfully boosted the data transmission rates of Cat-7 copper cables to 100Gbps..
Robert Jaques Nov 16 2007 7:17AM Networking
Data breaches are 'everyday incidents'

Data breaches are 'everyday incidents'

Data breaches caused by lost laptops and unsecured USB memory sticks are "everyday incidents", according to one memory vendor..
Matt Chapman Nov 16 2007 7:17AM Security
Half of workers store data in insecure locations

Half of workers store data in insecure locations

Over half of all UK employees store work-related files such as emails and documents in locations other than a shared computer network, posing serious security threats..
Clement James Nov 14 2007 7:19AM Storage
CSIRO in fight to keep masses of data to a minimum

CSIRO in fight to keep masses of data to a minimum

The CSIRO is in the fight to help scientists and astronomers reduce the number of data being mined in these two fields and businesses all over the world.
Staff Writers Nov 12 2007 2:23PM Storage
Intel plans huge data centre consolidation

Intel plans huge data centre consolidation

Intel has expanded its green initiative with plans to consolidate its spread of IT centres into eight strategic locations over the next eight years..
Nov 7 2007 7:29AM Hardware
Symantec to buy DLP firm Vontu for US$350M

Symantec to buy DLP firm Vontu for US$350M

Symantec has announced plans to acquire information security vendor Vontu for US$350 million in cash and options after a long standing partnership with the firm.
Staff Writers Nov 6 2007 1:54PM Security
Data #3 on track for better 2007

Data #3 on track for better 2007

Local service provider Data#3 Limited is set on track to improve financial performance over the outstanding FY06/07 result.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007 6:00AM Training & Development
Police accused of 'excessive' data policies

Police accused of 'excessive' data policies

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered four police forces to delete old criminal convictions from the Police National Computer.
Robert Jaques Nov 2 2007 3:06PM Security
Research faces 'perfect storm' of data

Research faces 'perfect storm' of data

Scientific research is facing a revolution caused by increases in computational power and methods, according to leading academics.
Iain Thomson Oct 30 2007 6:39AM Storage
Head to head: Do we really need compulsory data leakage disclosure laws?

Head to head: Do we really need compulsory data leakage disclosure laws?

New privacy laws have spread across the US and could be enforced in Australia
Staff Writers Oct 29 2007 10:47AM Security
Manufacturing firms open to data theft

Manufacturing firms open to data theft

High reliance placed on IM, web email and other insecure methods of
communication.
Robert Jaques Oct 29 2007 7:42AM Security

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