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Government has "overstepped" itself on DNA database

Two men arrested and not convicted should have DNA removed from database, European court rules 04 Dec 2008

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Technology and privacy

Watch the final video in a two-part Computing roundtable debate on the importance of putting data privacy issues at the heart of your IT plans 02 Dec 2008

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Technology and privacy

Watch part one of a two-part Computing roundtable debate on the importance of putting data privacy issues at the heart of your IT plans 01 Dec 2008

Straw bulks up Information Commissioner's powers

Spot checks, greater fines and higher salary as data protection becomes paramount 24 Nov 2008

MPs slam MoD loss of 1.7 million records

And government warns that more losses could yet be uncovered 14 Oct 2008

NHS backtracks on e-records consent policy

Patients can now choose whether to allow NHS staff access to summary care records 18 Sep 2008

Retailers fingerprint plans prompt privacy concerns

Budgens and Costcutter have introduced the system to monitor staff working hours 22 May 2008

DWP sending sensitive data with passwords

Email indicates that security measures introduced after HMRC breach are not working 09 May 2008

Computing debate: The digital citizen (part four)

Our panel of experts conclude their discussion on the challenges of ensuring privacy of personal information 08 May 2008

Computing debate: The digital citizen (part three)

Privacy and data protection are vital issues for the internet age - a panel of experts give their opinions 07 May 2008

Computing debate: The digital citizen (part two)

Our experts continue their discussion of the issues surrounding privacy and personal data 06 May 2008

Computing debate: The digital citizen (part one)

We invited a panel of experts to discuss the controversial topic of data privacy - watch part one 05 May 2008

Privacy watchdog plans spot checks

Information Commissioner's Office will begin inspections by the end of the year 30 Apr 2008

Calls for greater government transparency

Access to electronic files could improve the efficiency of departments 30 Apr 2008

Malware hits Facebook

"Secret crush" spyware monitors internet activity to target online advertising 03 Jan 2008

Yahoo settles with "cyber dissidents"

Search giant agrees deal with human rights organisations after it handed over user details to Chinese authorities 14 Nov 2007

Public concern grows over data protection

Protecting personal information is second most socially important issue after crime, says survey 14 Nov 2007

Barclays uses visitor profiles to build online sales

10 per cent increase in sales of promotions 20 Sep 2007

Consumer data is not being protected

Big business breaching the Data Protection Act is unacceptable 26 Jul 2007

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On a quest to build a connected society

BT Design’s JP Rangaswami talks to Gareth Morgan about his pivotal role in the telecoms giant’s efforts to deliver universal broadband and his plans to tap into the creativity of the open source community 04 Dec 2008

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Watchdog wants IT to cure privacy woes

Information Commissioner Richard Thomas is urging organisations to put privacy protection at the top of their procurement and development criteria 04 Dec 2008

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