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Laptop theft breaks data protection law
News Skipton Financial Services (SFS) has been found to have been in breach of the Data Protection Act by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - but has escaped without any punishment. This contrasts sharply with punishment meted out to the... [21 Feb 2008]
Poll: Execs should be jailed for data loss
News That's the view of more than a third (35 per cent) of readers who took part in the latest silicon.com poll and who believe the punishment for data loss should be much more serious. The next most popular punishment - voted for by 21 per cent of... [14 Feb 2008]
'Porno banker' resignation causes a stir
News However, some readers who have contacted silicon.com believe the bank was foolish to accept the resignation - claiming the punishment far outweighs the 'crime'.silicon.com reader John Stanhope wrote: "I can't believe he had to resign. [03 Jun 2004]
Politicians finally set to vote on 'Europe's DMCA'
News Brown warned this will not only lead to a massive "RIAA-style" crackdown on European file-sharers but that the lack of criminal punishment will let the organised counterfeiting and piracy gangs off the hook. [08 Mar 2004]
Passenger data row forces EU-US showdown
News The US remains intractable on the subject of using the data for "ends other than the fight against terrorism" - for example, investigations into any crime or misdemeanour that merits a punishment over four years in prison. [03 Dec 2003]
Virus writers: "Hanging is too good for them"
News However, there is growing support among silicon.com readers for alternative forms of punishment to replace custodial sentences or to complement and follow a jail term. Stephen Curwood's calls for severe punishment summed up many people's concerns... [03 Sep 2003]
Student escapes punishment for PDA videoing of teacher
News Some quarters were pressing for harsh punishment for the boy, saying that such disrespect for authority should be dealt with severely. This closes an incident which has sparked off much debate in the island republic. [17 Jul 2003]
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