The recent case of Zurich Insurance receiving a £2.275 million fine for loss of personal data highlights the risks involved in managing data transfer when outsourcing IT services.
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A new law seeks to balance the protection of an employee's personal data with the legitimate rights of employers.
Minister suggests law reform by Parliament is required to prevent judicial decisions creating a privacy law 'by stealth'.
A CD containing sensitive personal data was discovered at a bus stop and was unencrypted with no password protection.
A consultation by the GEO seeks views on proposals for draft regulations on the new public sector equality duty.
Guidance for public sector organisationsaims to make current equality law more consistent, clearer and easier to follow in order to make society fairer.
An aspect report by HM Inspectors on behalf of the Scottish Funding Council to identify approaches and best practice and to make recommendations for improvement.
A working party representing 37 EU countries is currently negotiating the Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) which intends to tackle online copyright infringements on an international level.
This guidance document examines the Digital Economy Act 2010 and its implications for universities and colleges in the UK.
Guidance for organisations and employers on the implications of the Equality Act 2010 available at: http://www.equalities.gov.uk/equality_act_2010/equality_act_2010_what_do_i_n.aspx.
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