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US I-SPY Act passes House

US I-SPY Act passes House

The Internet Spyware Prevention Act of 2007 was approved by the US House of Representatives this week, but the bill still faces a significant test in the prospect of Senate affirmation.
Frank Washkuch May 24 2007 12:41PM Security
Legislation pushes up cost of financial IT systems

Legislation pushes up cost of financial IT systems

Government moves prove expensive for accounting departments.
Staff Writers Apr 27 2007 1:19PM Software
RSA: Privacy legislation and R&D funding need improving

RSA: Privacy legislation and R&D funding need improving

Cyber Security Industry Alliance research has shown that both the US Democrats and Republican likely voters think new privacy legislation should be enacted, Liz Gasster, the organisation's acting executive director said today at RSA Conference 2007.
Frank Washkuch Feb 8 2007 6:12PM Security
How are businesses facing up to the compliance challenge?

How are businesses facing up to the compliance challenge?

As businesses try to get to grips with an ever growing list of regulations, could the legislators actually be doing them a favour? I fought the law, and the law won - wise words indeed from The Clash, and the logic is indisputable. However, in the world of business compliance, not everything is black and white: what does your business need to comply with, and how? Will the process be a hindrance or a business boon?
Mark Mayne Nov 13 2006 1:31PM Security
Empowered Democrats could push information security legislation

Empowered Democrats could push information security legislation

Democratic lawmakers supportive of privacy and information security reform will soon get the chance to quicken legislation after the GOP on Tuesday lost control of the House of Representatives and likely the Senate, a leading security lobbyist said today.
Dan Kaplan Nov 8 2006 9:36PM Security
Debate: Congress should make data breach legislation a priority

Debate: Congress should make data breach legislation a priority

Congress should make data breach legislation a priority.
Bill Geime, Aug 7 2006 9:31PM Security
French legislation could end iPod lock-in

French legislation could end iPod lock-in

A French copyright reform bill designed to prevent closed digital rights management (DRM) technologies such as Apple's FairPlay has been passed in France.
Staff Writers Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Hardware
Calls for improved security legislation after TransUnion breach

Calls for improved security legislation after TransUnion breach

Enhanced federal legislation and closer scrutiny of user behavior were at the top of leading security professionals’ wish lists this week as news of last month’s theft of a TransUnion PC containing the personal credit information of about 3,600 clients spread.
Frank Washkuch Nov 9 2005 9:41PM Security
More breach notification legislation proposed

More breach notification legislation proposed

House lawmakers on Thursday introduced a bill that would require banks, retailers, credit bureaus and others to notify consumers when a security breach puts their personal data at risk.
Marcia Savage Jul 21 2005 7:14PM Security
MP calls for tougher DoS legislation

MP calls for tougher DoS legislation

An MP has proposed tougher laws against computer crime in a presentation to the British Parliament.
David Quainton Jul 14 2005 11:02AM Security
Senators introduce data privacy legislation

Senators introduce data privacy legislation

Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Wednesday introduced broad legislation designed to increase protection of consumers' private data.
Marcia Savage Jun 30 2005 4:51PM Security
ID theft prevention legislation proposed

ID theft prevention legislation proposed

Senator Jon Corzine (D-N.J.) plans to introduce legislation that aims to prevent ID theft by requiring companies to implement security systems that protect customers' personal data.
Marcia Savage Mar 12 2005 4:25PM Security
Public bodies not ready for new FoIA legislation

Public bodies not ready for new FoIA legislation
David Quainton Dec 6 2004 4:24PM Security
Spate of new legislation is not welcomed by all

Spate of new legislation is not welcomed by all
David Quainton Nov 12 2004 5:19PM Security
Australian police warn on phone tapping legislation

Australian police warn on phone tapping legislation

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has warned its government that proposed phone tapping legislation could open the way for malware and other attacks on the AFP computer system.
Steve Gold Mar 24 2004 5:30PM Security
Dutch Government drafts legislation to tackle DDoS attacks

Dutch Government drafts legislation to tackle DDoS attacks

The Netherlands is to to join a growing list of countries that prohibit the production of malware.
Steve Gold Mar 4 2004 1:41PM Security
Information Security: Regulation and Legislation

Information Security: Regulation and Legislation

It’s not so many years ago that organizations (misguidedly) held the view that security was the province of the IT department.
Alan Lycett Jan 12 2004 1:23PM Security
Legislation slated to protect mobile phone users

Legislation slated to protect mobile phone users

The Federal Government plans to introduce legislation later this year, attempting to stop thieves from ‘rebirthing’ stolen mobile phones.
Vivienne Fisher Jan 1 2000 12:00AM Telco/ISP

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