ICO warns of 'substantial' fines for data breaches


	September 24, 2008 New version of PC Activity Monitor Pro (PC Acme Pro) added! more


	October 10, 2008 Parity provides free online identity management more High-tech bank robbers phone it in more Spread security risks with diversity more Corporate data loss not down to hackers more First quantum encrypted network goes live more Apple Posts Security Update 2008-007 more NT hacker blames 'segregation' more ASIC counter-spy to be a tough search more Scotland tightens security for mobile health-data more Home Office publishes data-sharing guidance more EDS loses unencrypted armed-forces data more Data-center security tools to not overlook more Microsoft promises huge patch day next week more Firefox add-on blocks 'clickjacking' attacks more

E-mail:

E-mail:

DISCLAIMER: Logging other people's keystrokes or breaking into other people's computer without their permission can be considered illegal by the courts of many countries. The monitoring software reviewed here is ONLY for authorized system administrators and/or owners of computers. We assume no liability and are not responsible for any misuse or damage caused by the keylogging software. The end user of this software is obliged to obey all applicable local, state, federal and other laws in his country of residence.

May 13, 2008

ICO warns of 'substantial' fines for data breaches

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) now has the power to impose " substantial" fines on companies flouting data protection legislation in the UK.

The new powers come under the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act which has recently been given Royal Ascent.

The Data Protection amendment was proposed by Liberal Democrat MPs while the Bill was being debated in the House of Commons, and the amendment has since been adopted by the government.

New powers will be applicable to any organisation which "deliberately" or " recklessly" commits a serious breach of the Data Protection Act.

The Act does not apply retrospectively. The ICO is currently waiting for notification from the Ministry of Justice as to when the Act will be effective.

"This new power will enable some of the worst breaches of the Data Protection Act to be punished," said David Smith, deputy Information Commissioner.

"By demonstrating that the law is being taken seriously, tougher sanctions will help to reassure individuals that data protection matters and give them confidence that organisations have no choice but to handle personal information properly."

Prosecution of breaches of the Data Protection Act will be limited to fines and will not be extended to jail sentences for company directors found to be responsible, said a spokesperson for the ICO.

Source: Vnunet.Com

	All news for October 10, 2008:
	13:57	Parity provides free online identity management
	13:56	High-tech bank robbers phone it in
	13:56	Spread security risks with diversity
	13:54	Corporate data loss not down to hackers
	13:53	First quantum encrypted network goes live
	13:51	Apple Posts Security Update 2008-007
	13:50	NT hacker blames 'segregation'
	13:49	ASIC counter-spy to be a tough search
	13:48	Scotland tightens security for mobile health-data
	13:47	Home Office publishes data-sharing guidance
	13:47	EDS loses unencrypted armed-forces data
	13:45	Data-center security tools to not overlook
	13:44	Microsoft promises huge patch day next week
	13:43	Firefox add-on blocks 'clickjacking' attacks
	All news for October 09, 2008:
	13:44	Job losses on the way for IT security staff
	13:43	FSA threatens executives with fines
	13:39	Anatomy of a SQL Injection Attack
	13:37	Why Security Pros Hate SharePoint
	13:36	Remote Workers Care About IT Security -- Really
	13:35	US gov't report: Data mining is ineffective
	13:34	Shell warns employees of suspected data loss
	13:32	'Fast-flux' domains help botnets evade capture
	12:46	Mozilla locks in Firefox 3.1 feature list
	12:45	Colorado state Web site dishes out SSNs of CEOs, other top execs
	12:43	Kernell pleads innocent to Palin hack charge
	12:42	Symantec to buy e-mail security vendor MessageLabs
	12:41	Privacy groups praise bill curbing warrantless laptop searches
	12:40	Tenn. student indicted for hacking Palin's e-mail

All news for October, 2008
All news for 2008 year
All news for 2007 year
All news for 2006 year
All news for 2005 year
All news for 2004 year

DONATION: Keylogger.org is an independent research project supported by a team of enthusiasts. If you find this project useful or would like to help foster its continued development please consider making a donation using PayPal`s online secure payment service.

A PayPal account is not required. All major credit cards are accepted (MasterCard/Eurocard, Visa/Delta/Electron, American Express, Switch/Maestro, Solo). Simply click the button below.

Any amount would be useful and appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your support!