Centennial Industry News - Security

Bad business processes behind most losses
9th May 2008
Bad business processes are behind most data losses, rather that malicious attacks, according to businesses.

HSBC loses 159,000 customers' account details
8th May 2008
HSBC has admitted to losing the data on 159,000 accounts from a Hong Kong branch of its bank, but says the information is securely protected.

Government fights off data loss fears on ID cards
7th May 2008
The government has been warned that it must deal with the threat of data loss through its identity card scheme before it goes ahead with it.

Investigation launched into loss of 6,000 patients' details
7th May 2008
An investigation is being launched after nine USB sticks were lost containing patient information in public hospitals in Hong Kong.

Over 600 HMRC staff accessed unauthorised data
2nd May 2008
Over 600 staff at HM Revenues & Customs (HMRC) have accessed sensitive data with no authorisation, over the past three years.

Government's data breaches cause distrust
1st May 2008
The government's recent data breaches have caused public distrust, according to an industry body.

Information commissioner warns of data loss
30th April 2008
The information commissioner has displayed his concern about the rising levels of personal data being lost in the country.

House of Lords backs making data loss illegal
30th April 2008
The House of Lords has backed a move by the government to make recklessly losing data illegal.

University warns of data breach, following internet attack
29th April 2008
A university in American is warning current and former students that their social security numbers may have been breached, after a hack on the institution's website.

University loses over 2m medical records
28th April 2008
The University of Miami has recently announced that six tapes from its medical school were stolen, losing more than two million medical records.

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