The UKPA reports: The Information Commissioner has said he is seeking an “urgent meeting” over Government plans to use credit rating agencies to root out benefit cheats. Christopher Graham wants to discuss the proposals with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) amid concerns over state snooping and the misuse of personal data. It comes…
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UK: Tayside council spies launched 250 missions
Ryan Crighton reports: Councils in the north-east and Tayside have been using snooping laws to spy on residents almost 400 times in two years, it can be revealed. Covert CCTV cameras, bugging devices and spies have all been employed by local authorities looking to tackle tax cheats, noisy neighbours and rogue retailers. But details obtained…
Settlement between the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and Canad Corporation of Manitoba Ltd.
From the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s Office, this legal update: The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has reached a settlement with the Canad Corporation of Manitoba Ltd (Canad Inns), a hotel chain that operates a number of night clubs in Manitoba. This settlement follows legal proceedings stemming from an investigation into the collection of personal information…
Germany bans BlackBerrys and iPhones on snooping fears
Kelly Fiveash reports: The German government has advised ministers not to use BlackBerry and iPhone devices due to “a dramatic increase of attacks against” its networks. A general ban on the use of smartphones in certain German ministries is also being considered, Federal Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière confirmed to the country’s business daily newspaper…