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News The Information Commissioner's Office ruled that the data held in Swansea can only be passed on to third parties for legitimate uses, such as crime detection. The year was dominated by stories about government-held... [19 Dec 2007]
MPs condemn government over L-driver data loss
News These measures include greater electronic transmission of data; plans to merge the DVLA's database in Swansea with that of the Driver and Vehicle Agency in Northern Ireland; and greater clarity of responsibility. [18 Dec 2007]
Gov't needs greater accountability to "ensure security", says Darling
News The data, which was contained on two CDs, was being sent from the DVA in Coleraine to the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) in Swansea in response to vehicle manufacturers needing to contact owners about... [18 Dec 2007]
The Weekly Round-Up: 14.12.07
Round-Up What she really said was: "Parcelforce believe [the discs] were dispatched to their Swansea depot but did not arrive there. The data, which was contained on two CDs, was being sent from the DVA in Coleraine to the DVLA... [14 Dec 2007]
Data breach hits thousands of motorists
News The data, which was contained on two CDs, was being sent from the DVA in Coleraine to the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) in Swansea in response to vehicle manufacturers needing to contact owners about... [12 Dec 2007]
DVLA ups contact centre performance
News The implementation is part of an ongoing drive by the DVLA to improve customer services at its HQ in Swansea. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has extended its relationship with networking company Avaya... [06 Nov 2007]
Time Saved Efficiency Increased
White Paper Swansea NHS Trust employs nearly 9000 people and has an annual income of over £300m. The Swansea NHS Trust has implemented LANDesk Management Suite to Support its IT operations and improve efficiency... [20 Jun 2007]
Swansea ditches outsourcing plans
News Swansea City Council has scrapped plans for the second phase of its outsourcing contract with Capgemini because of cost. Swansea finally inked the £83m 10-year contract for phase one of the... [12 Jan 2007]
Fresh DVLA porn email probe: 65 investigated
News The investigation centres on the DVLA's Swansea base, where the 65 staff have been charged with gross misconduct and could face being fired if found to have broken the Agency's code of conduct. An ongoing investigation... [31 Oct 2006]
Porn scandal shames DVLA
News The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has dismissed 14 members of staff at the licensing centre in Swansea for distributing pornographic email attachments to people outside the centre. An employee at the centre... [22 Jun 2006]
Council finally inks controversial £83m IT deal
News Swansea council has finally signed an £83m IT outsourcing contract with Capgemini after a protracted and bitter 18-month battle over jobs with staff and the trade union Unison. The 10-year deal between the council and... [04 Jan 2006]
Web auctions could save Welsh councils "millions"
News Swansea Council claims an online auction collaboration with a neighbouring council could pave the way for other Welsh authorities to save millions of pounds in the procurement of key contracts. As part of its... [07 Oct 2005]
Cardiff: BT gives Wales first taste of 21CN
News In addition, the 50 local exchanges will get an equipment refit and three new metro nodes - uber-telephone exchanges - will be developed for Cardiff, Newport and Swansea. BT's 21st Century Network (21CN) has taken its... [04 Jul 2005]
Capita and IBM make £500m Birmingham shortlist
News This is an issue that has led to long-running industrial relations disputes and strike action at Bradford and Swansea councils. Birmingham City Council has shortlisted two consortia led by Capita and IBM as the preferred... [30 Jun 2005]
Leader: Three strikes and you're IT
Leader Of course IT departments wield a lot more power than simply performing the public service of protecting us from Chris Moyles' breakfast-challenging appearance and increasingly they are realising the power of strike action if situations... [23 May 2005]
