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Strong increase in ICO penalties for serious data leaks or losses
posted on 24/03/2010
From April 6, the UK's Information Commissioners' Office (ICO) has the power to fine organisations up to 500,000 pounds - up from 5,000 pounds previously - for serious data leaks or losses. The critical element in this regard is clearly stated in the ICO's guidance on the new penalties. The guidance states that penalties will be incurred where the "data controller has seriously contravened the data protection principles and the contravention w... [more]
Crime drops in Wellingborough's industrial estates following SmartWater roll out
posted on 22/03/2010
SmartWater is an invisible, odourless and colourless liquid that can be used to mark all kinds of valuables - from I.T. equipment to metals such as lead roofing. The liquid is only visible under ultra violet light and if marked items are stolen, police can identify who they belong to. It can also be used as a spray which leaves a lasting trace on a criminal which can link them to a crime scene. SmartWater was rolled out across 95 per cent of t... [more]
Blue Coat appoints regional sales director for EMEA
posted on 19/03/2010
Blue Coat Systems, Inc. has appointed Stuart Henderson as its new regional sales director in EMEA, with sales territory responsibility for the UK, Ireland and sub Sahara Africa. Mr. Henderson joins Blue Coat from a leading provider of intelligent broadband gateways and routers for home and small office environments, where he served as a senior sales director for EMEA. Prior to 2Wire, Mr. Henderson served in senior sales management roles at WatchG... [more]
Vigil introduces free Audits to help meet compliance laws
posted on 19/03/2010
Legal liability and regulatory compliance means companies are tasked with ensuring data breaches do not occur. In particular the public and private sectors are faced with increasingly complex legislation such as Government Connect Secure Extranet (GCSX), Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS) and GPG 13 (Good Practice Guide 13), Freedom of Information act, Data Protection Act, which adds further impetus for strengthening policies. Vigil h... [more]
Global fire market not set to recover to pre-recession growth rates until 2012
posted on 19/03/2010
According to the latest IMS Research fire detection and suppression report, the global fire market declined by some -3.0% during 2009, with the market not set to recover to pre-recession growth rates until 2012. As new construction starts began to decline late in 2008, slowdown in the fire industry was inevitable. Justin Siller, report author and analyst at IMS Research comments, “The decline in sales of fire products lagged the general econo... [more]
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