Douglas Glyn reports: Four days after she raised concerns about the potential of citizens’ privacy being violated, Coun. Pat File received a letter from the town intended for someone else. File says the envelope was addressed to Bruce G. Gillies, her partner, and herself. However, when she opened it she discovered a notice of a…
Category: Non-U.S.
UK: Information fear over benefits plan
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…
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…