data protection
RSS data protectionTruste takes data protection campaign into Europe
News US online privacy campaigner, Truste, is to expand its campaign for self-regulated data protection to Europe. Until now, battles over data protection have been strictly... [10 Mar 1999]
Microsoft accused of stealing user information
News But Simon Davies, leader of privacy lobby group, Privacy International, accused Microsoft of breaking data protection laws in at least six European countries. But what they are doing is in violation with... [08 Mar 1999]
Intel unveils Pentium III
News Intel did admit it could have consulted end users more, but said it will continue to discuss the issue with the UK Data Protection Registrar and privacy groups. Intel takes the wraps off its latest... [26 Feb 1999]
Experts slam UK encryption plans
News Representatives asked that laws governing the protection of consumer data be re-enforced. One spokeswoman said she is concerned about the "huge potential" for abuse of consumer rights through the... [23 Feb 1999]
Freedom fighters sound alert over ISP data powers
News It is likely that ISPs will have to follow Section 28 of the Data Protection Act, which currently applies to telcos. Civil liberties lobbyists have been angered by private negotiations between the police... [01 Feb 1999]
US media bosses attack EC data protection laws
News But, instead of a far-reaching discussion, chief executives at yesterday's meeting took turns to pummel the EC's new laws on data protection, according to US reports. UK deputy data... [15 Jan 1999]
DTI throws weight behind SME technology audit
News The certification's coverage includes software licensing, data protection and security, and IT misuse. The UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) yesterday announced support for an IT legality audit... [14 Jan 1999]
CompuServe accused of privacy breach
News Mike Usher of Indicci Salus consultancy said in the UK, the Data Protection Act is clear about where responsibility lies. Breaches of personal privacy would come down to who originates the... [07 Jan 1999]
Inland Revenue goes high-tech
News According to Microsoft's I-form project manager, Phil Stradling, even the Data Protection Registrar is now satisfied the system is secure. Inland Revenue chairman, Nick Montagu, has celebrated the 200th... [03 Dec 1998]
Europe and the US move towards data agreement
News EC and US government officials took a major step forward yesterday in their efforts to find common ground on data protection. Jon Mogg, EC director for the single market and David Aaron, under-secretary... [02 Dec 1998]
US and EU head for ecommerce stand-off
News Under the European Data Protection Directive, which comes into effect next spring, Companies based in Europe are only allowed to send personal data to countries that have... [01 Dec 1998]
UK civil liberties group challenges ISPs on consumer rights
News According to the group this code contains loopholes that oblige ISPs to release personal data in certain legal circumstances - which goes against data protection laws imposed in the... [30 Nov 1998]
Magaziner slams EU Net privacy laws
News The US wants to get around the EU's data protection laws by establishing self-regulation as the global standard for privacy on the Internet. Ira Magaziner, Clinton's senior policy adviser, told a... [19 Nov 1998]
Business told 'don't panic' over Data Protection Act
News The UK data protection registrar, Elizabeth France, has begged companies to stop panicking about Europe's new data protection laws. The 1998 Data... [18 Nov 1998]
UK companies face hard time from data protection law
News UK companies stand to suffer more than the rest of Europe if last Thursday's 1998 Data Protection Act (DPA) damages trade between Europe and the US, according to a leading IT security consultant. Usher... [26 Oct 1998]
