Firms back data protection pledge
Received:: February 1, 2009 | Category:: Uncategorised
Firms are being encouraged to back a pledge to safeguard the data they hold about citizens and customers.
Those backing the promise will be exhorted to consider privacy risks when they start work on new information systems that draw on databases of personal data.
They must also put in place safeguards to ensure data is securely stored and does not fall into the hands of ID thieves.
“It would be really good to see signatories agree to having spot checks made by the ICO,” said Jim Killock, executive director of the Open Rights Group. “That’s what happens other European countries, where their data protection watchdogs have real teeth.
via BBC NEWS | Technology | Firms back data protection pledge.