Think twice before you start printing your own currency
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Your colour laser printer or photocopier may be printing a hidden ‘bar code’ on every document.
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More on data loss compensation – would $54m do?
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Whilst we’re discussing compensation for data loss, a US citizen is suing Best Buy for $54m for the loss of her laptop.
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Government paying out data loss compensation? Surely not
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An online service claims to be able to secure compensation for individuals who claim they were affected by the HMRC data loss incident.
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How to rip me off
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An innovative eBayer has posted a comprehensive guide on how to defraud eBayers.
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Does minimal disclosure provide maximum protection?
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A Canadian company has launched an identification service that embodies some of the most important principles of identity crime prevention.
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Biometric travel controls at Heathrow T5
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BAA is trialling the biometric identification systems that will be used throughout the new Terminal 5, but is this an appropriate solution, and what exactly is the problem?
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Garlik honoured as technology pioneers at Davos
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Privacy protection pioneers Garlik have been recognised for their innovation at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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The half-life of personal information
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Last year’s data loss incidents have sparked a fascinating discussion that compares personally identifiable information with radioactive waste – and who is supposed to pay to clear it up.
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The risks of social networking
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The risks associated with social networking sites are becoming a hot topic, but a recent incident demonstrates a new low for employer attitudes towards staff use of the Internet.
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Context and CCTV
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The Information Commissioner has published fresh guidance about acceptable use of CCTV cameras. The most notable part of this is a recommended ban on microphones to record conversations. Why is this such a big deal?
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