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Laptops Stolen from Council’s Connexions Service

Three laptops have been stolen in a burglary at the offices of the Connexions youth advisory service, managed by Enfield Council.

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MoD Staff Disciplined Over Web Leaks

Ministry of Defence confirms 10 personnel have been disciplined for publishing sensitive information on social networking sites.

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ICO Criticises NHS Trust Over Patient Data Loss

Southampton University NHS Hospitals Trust has been ordered to improve data security following a theft of laptop containing approximately 33,000 patient records.

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Magistrates’ Details Sent to Prisoners in Error

In a serious breach of security, it has emerged that the personal details of 400 magistrates and 26 court legal advisors have been accidentally given to prisoners. Her Majestys Court Service confirmed that a magistrates ‘Year Book’ containing personal telephone numbers and email addresses was sent to print workshop run by prisoners at HMP Standford Hill [...]

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Norwich: Elderly Patients’ Records Found Outside Supermarket

NHS Norfolk apologises for a 'serious' breach of patient confidentiality involving the personal and clinical records of elderly patients.

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ICO Reprimands Lancashire County Council

Council found in breach of Data Protection Act over social work records discovered in a second-hand filing cabinet.

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Cheltenham Borough Council: Accidental Disclosure of Staff Details

Private details of around 30 staff at Cheltenham Borough Council were accidentally published on the local authority's intranet.

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