protection data security standard

Devil's Advocate: Private networks are just so passé

Comment Quite apart from maintaining the security of critical systems, the individual computers used as access devices need protection. Security is a function that needs to be tied primarily to the role of the person accessing networked systems. [31 Oct 2001]

Private bits - the battle to safeguard data through encryption

Comment SSL can be used as a basic protection against unwelcome snoopers," said Douglas Hurd, European business development manager at Network Associates. The traditional method uses a secret key, such as the DES (data encryption standard). [12 Jan 2001]

M&S error sparks fears of hack attack

News It should be setting standards in web security, not damaging ecommerce for every e-tailer in the land.silicon.com is currently campaigning to give the Data Protection Commission the resources necessary to enforce the protection of consumer data on... [20 Oct 2000]

E-banks told to carry the can for online fraud

News Anthony Riem, a partner at data protection specialist law firm Philippsohn Crawfords Berwald, said: "The current terms and conditions of online banks are blurred when it comes to fraud issues. Internet banks must take responsibility for fraud and... [04 Sep 2000]

Why and how you should Back the Act

Comment Many responses were strong - one respondent called for wide-ranging fines that could consequently fund the Data Protection Commissioner's efforts to make UK ecommerce secure. To answer the first call, fines may be the only way some companies will... [16 Aug 2000]

Data protection watchdog slams Snooping Bill

News The Home Office's Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIP) Bill faced its most damning condemnation so far when the UK data protection watchdog presented its concerns to the Home Office. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) - formerly the Data... [14 Apr 2000]

DTI throws weight behind SME technology audit

News The certification's coverage includes software licensing, data protection and security, and IT misuse. The iSC - launched 12 months ago - is attempting to codify a standard for the legal and secure use of IT. [14 Jan 1999]

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