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Cops enlist HAL in fight against crime
News The group hopes that its work will produce a set of guidelines for investigators on best practice for conducting forensic analysis on computers and digital media. Looking at how AI techniques can boost digital forensics,... [05 Nov 2008]
End of data losses no loss to NHS Lothian
News After a member of staff broke data guidelines by using a personal memory stick to carry patient details, and then losing it, the organisation decided policy alone was not sufficient to protect sensitive data, according... [05 Nov 2008]
Tories pledge to stop surveillance powers abuse
News The government is also revising surveillance guidelines. An incoming Conservative government would curb the abuse of powers granted under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, according to a Tory peer. [30 Oct 2008]
Data breach at Virgin prompts encryption order
News A spokesman for Virgin Media said the telco had a policy in place to use encryption before the breach and the lost data had occurred as a result of "human error", with one staff member burning information to a CD outside the company's... [30 Sep 2008]
Silent calls cost Barclaycard £50,000
News Under Ofcom's guidelines, no more than three per cent of all calls made in any 24-hour period must be abandoned and any such calls must carry a short recorded message telling the recipient who is behind the call. [29 Sep 2008]
Canonical hires Ubuntu makeover team
News That cross-desktop project, led by Celeste Lyn Paul of User-Centred Design, could create guidelines for common UI features. Canonical, the leading backer of the Ubuntu version of Linux, is hiring a team to help make... [12 Sep 2008]
Whitehall IT to be carbon neutral by 2020
News The guidelines include: removing active screensavers from desktop PCs; switching monitors to standby after five minutes inactivity; automatically shutting down desktop computers outside working hours; reusing as much... [17 Jul 2008]
Brits still dissatisfied with broadband speeds
News Last month telecoms regulator Ofcom announced a voluntary code of practice for ISPs for speed, with guidelines including providing customers with an accurate estimate of the maximum speed their line is likely to achieve,... [14 Jul 2008]
NHS data handling: Calls for independent audits
News NHS trusts are being urged to introduce independent auditors to make sure they are keeping to guidelines to protect their handling of patient data. It would mark a shift away from the current arrangements that see trusts... [07 Jul 2008]
PC security warning for banking online
News But she added that customers should also be proactive in learning about the guidelines and securing their computers to protect themselves. The online banking section of the latest Banking Code from the British Bankers... [16 Jun 2008]
Broadband speed: ISPs accept 'code of practice'
News Telecoms watchdog Ofcom has published a voluntary Code of Practice that sets out guidelines for ISPs to ensure they give customers a realistic estimate of the speed they are likely to achieve from their broadband service. [05 Jun 2008]
More BT pay phones face the axe
News BT has therefore been constantly reviewing and where necessary rationalising its public payphone estate in order to meet demand…Any removal of unprofitable payphones is carried out in strict adherence to Ofcom guidelines... [03 Jun 2008]
Experian embraces open source
News Following the summit, senior management came on board and the company set about creating guidelines to implement open source securely and effectively. Experian is embracing open source software as a major part of its... [11 Apr 2008]
Insider security risks exposed
News Forgetful Floyd is someone who is likely to leave a laptop lying around or forget to follow guidelines - again awareness of the importance of policies is key to dealing with this group. Vipin Samar, VP of database... [10 Apr 2008]
Call to increase online data protection for teens
News According to a copy of the letter seen by silicon.com sister site CNET News.com "We ask that the FTC.recommend adoption of voluntary industry guidelines that define 'sensitive data' to include the online activities of... [10 Apr 2008]
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