e-government failing
Are banks going soft on e-crime?
News Banks are failing to pass on information about online fraud to police, according to a House of Lords committee. In its follow up report, the committee also urges the government to make it easier for victims of electronic fraud to get compensation... [08 Jul 2008]
UK business lacking high fibre diet
News The CMA, which is part of the British Computer Society (BCS), attacked the government for failing to follow through on its promises regarding NGA. David Harrington, the CMA's director of regulatory affairs, said: "The gap between government... [07 Jul 2008]
Cyber crime: The global battle
News Police forces worldwide are mobilising to tackle the estimated $104bn global cyber crime menace but money, manpower and expertise varies wildly from country to country, with the UK's response being attacked by politicians, police chiefs and... [05 Jun 2008]
UK 'failing on cyber crime'
News The Tories have launched a stinging attack on the government's failure to pay £1.3m to fund a national e-crime policing unit. And yet.the government can't even cobble together the £1m necessary to start up a national police e-crime unit to start... [03 Apr 2008]
Data breaches: Don't blame 'stupid' employees
News In a document submitted to government in January this year, information commissioner Richard Thomas called for the Data Protection Act (DPA) to be amended to include a penalty for data controllers "knowingly or recklessly failing to comply with... [03 Apr 2008]
ID cards: Gov't slaps on fines of up to £1,000
News Foreigners persistently failing to apply or turn up for scans face a charge of up to £1,000 but there would be a reduction in fine of up to £100 for anyone who could prove extenuating circumstances for non-compliance. [26 Feb 2008]
ICO: Make 'reckless' data loss an offence
News In a document submitted to government, information commissioner Richard Thomas called for the Data Protection Act (DPA) to be amended to include a penalty for data controllers "knowingly or recklessly failing to comply with the principles" of the... [31 Jan 2008]
Students revolt against being ID card guinea pigs
News This is straightforward blackmail and a desperate attempt to bolster a failing policy. Students have launched a stinging attack on UK government proposals to make young people "guinea pigs" for ID cards. [24 Jan 2008]
MPs condemn government over L-driver data loss
News She added: "Quite simply, the government are failing in their duty to obey their own laws on data protection, and failing in their primary and fundamental duty to protect the interests of the people whom they were elected to serve. [18 Dec 2007]
Businesses failing to safeguard sensitive data
News It's not just a matter of deleting information or reformatting the hard disk.silicon.com's Full Disclosure campaign - what we are asking for.silicon.com wants the government to review its data protection legislation and improve the reporting of... [25 Sep 2007]
Experts call for data breach legislation
News But with new legislation and tougher penalties for failing to keep data safe, there comes the question of who bears the brunt of the blame, according to the roundtable members. A House of Lords committee warned last month the government must act or... [14 Sep 2007]
Microsoft bulk-buy benefits by-pass public sector IT
News The figure is revealed in a wider report by the Public Accounts Committee criticising government purchasing body OGCbuying.solutions for failing to negotiate better buying deals for the public sector. [26 Jun 2007]
Editor's Blog: Don't knock e-government until you've tried it
Comment But it's not in front of your house.and calling to complain about what I considered unfair charges after failing to pay a council tax payment on time. I've had some good experiences with e-government, with my local council, in recent months. [17 Nov 2006]
Leader: No to any NHS IT whitewash
Leader Just this month we can see evidence of that in the £19m that some healthcare trusts in the south of England have had to pay to get out of a contract that could have seen them paying more than £50m per year in penalties to lead contractor Fujitsu... [27 Jun 2006]
UK held back by IT-illiterate MPs
News The findings of the silicon.com poll follow a report earlier this week accusing the government of failing to support the UK's knowledge economy. He said: "Being IT literate isn't everything but if you're having to rely on your staff to do your... [12 May 2006]
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