Security

Surveillance camera commissioner warns government of the need for data protection to avoid “nightmare scenario”

Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter has called on politicians to implement new rules to ensure that surveillance technologies are not abused. In an address to the ANPR Conference, Porter said there is a growing appetite for the “use of increasingly intrusive technologies integrated with surveillance camera systems in society”. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 15th March 2018
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This report sets out the Government’s work to help ensure the consumer “internet of things” (IoT) is secure by design, with security built in from the start.

The Government’s ambition is to make the UK the most secure place in the world to live and do business online, and the best place in the world to start and grow a digital business. This report advocates a fundamental shift in approach: moving the burden away from consumers having to secure their devices and instead […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 9th March 2018
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Data-driven surveillance and the privacy-security balance: ‘Question Time’ insights from Tony Porter, Lord Paddick and more

IFSEC Global – Our very own Ellie Hurst talking about the ‘Question Time’ style debate which explored issues around body-worn video (BWV), ANPR and data aggregation. The event was organised by the Centre for Research into Information, surveillance and Privacy (CRISP), taking plave at the London School of Economics on Wednesday 21st February 2018. Read it […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 27th February 2018
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The Future of Surveillance Cameras – A Question Time Event – Tony Porter

We attended this excellent event and have high hopes there will be more of this kind of frank and open debate in future. From Tony Porter – You never really know if an idea will work. Professor William Webster (Centre for Research Information Surveillance and Privacy) thought that if he “built it people would come”. […]
  • Posted by Ellie Hurst
  • On 23rd February 2018
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PM speech at Munich Security Conference: 17 February 2018

For more than half a century, this conference has brought nations together from Europe and across the Atlantic to forge our common security. The fundamental values we share – respect for human dignity, human rights, freedom, democracy and equality – have created common cause to act together in our shared interest. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 19th February 2018
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The ANPR Independent Advisory Group is now in being!!

Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras (ANPR) fall within my statutory regulatory remit. ANPR is a defined surveillance camera system, by virtue of Section 29(6)(a) of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. The system is operated by police forces who are relevant authorities as described by that particular legislation who therefore have a responsibility to have […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 15th February 2018
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Most companies are still failing cybersecurity readiness tests

Almost three quarters of companies have below-par cybersecurity protection, according to wide-ranging new research. A new report from Hiscox found that only eleven per cent of companies are considered cybersecurity experts, and 16 per cent achieved expert status in either strategy or execution (but not both). Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 7th February 2018
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Thousands of staff affected by Age UK data breaches

Age UK has confirmed that thousands of current and past staff are affected by two data breaches which occurred at the end of last year, meaning it is likely to cost the charity tens of thousands of pounds. Read full story.
  • Posted by Ellie Hurst
  • On 23rd January 2018
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