information security

GDPR warning over boilerplate policy

The Law Society has published a checklist for firms in the latest instalment of advice on compliance with a new data protection regime coming into force in 24 working days. However, Society data protection experts joined a senior figure from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) last week in warning firms not to expect or to […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 24th April 2018
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Former hospital worker prosecuted for inappropriately accessing patient records

A former employee of a Milton Keynes hospital trust has been prosecuted for accessing patient records without authorisation. Michelle Harrison, of Milton Keynes, inappropriately accessed the records of 12 patients outside of her role as receptionist/general assistant in the Orthotics Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust between March 2016 and January 2017. Read […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 24th April 2018
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TSB customers report online problems

TSB customers have reported problems with their online banking after weekend upgrades to the company’s systems. The bank warned its users that it was carrying out upgrades between 16:00 BST on Friday and 18:00 on Sunday. But a number of customers were still facing problems on Sunday evening. One customer was credited with £13,000 he didn’t […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 23rd April 2018
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Hackers have access to 20m British devices

Details of up to 20 million network connected devices in Britain are listed on a database that is accessible to hackers. Unsecured internet routers, CCTV cameras, traffic lights and industrial heating systems are among the devices, which are searchable by location, make and IP address on a global database of connected products. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 18th April 2018
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Ikea app TaskRabbit reveals security breach

Ikea’s odd jobs marketplace TaskRabbit is investigating a “cyber-security incident”, the company has announced. The app and website let people find freelance workers to complete household tasks such as cleaning, gardening or assembling flat-pack furniture.  Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 17th April 2018
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YouTube illegally collects data on children, say child protection groups

A coalition of 23 child advocacy, consumer and privacy groups have filed a complaint with the US Federal Trade Commission alleging that Google is violating child protection laws by collecting personal data of and advertising to those aged under 13. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 9th April 2018
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