Privacy and Data Protection

Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC) sets deadlines of 7 February 2014

Third party was not informed of need to adequately protect data on 970 people

Pivot tables error meant data was leaked online for three weeks

UK startup thrust into the spotlight as WiFi technology comes under scrutiny

Firm denies 'blanket access' as it looks to join Yahoo for right to reveal more about the requests its receives

Angela Merkel wants nations to agree to tougher laws

Data watchdog warns search giant that policies could breach UK laws

Larry Page receives open letter detailing data protection worries, with Israel and Switzerland also adding concerns

Justice commissioner Viviane Reding and US attorney general Eric Holder met in Dublin

UK's foreign secretary insists British spies acted lawfully, but MEPs remain worried

Former Booz Allen staffer steps forward

Google's latest device creates a brave new world for personal computing

Watchdog gets tough with web giant

Working from home issues raised by latest fine

Twelve-point plan aims to tighten use in wake of surveillance uproar

Crusader for transparency and freedom finds unlikely ally in Russia

ISC says spy post didn't break any rules in work with US authorities

Truly shocking data breach underlines extent of shoddy practices in health sector,Privacy,Databases,Law ,Information Commissioner's Office,NHS,Data Protection

National security risked with leaks, claims Eric Holder

Data demands from federal, state and local authorities in the US relate to national security matters and criminal investigations

Justice commissioner Viviane Reding writes to US attorney general Eric Holder ahead of Friday meeting

Data watchdog apoplectic over repeated failure to encrypt mobile devices

Web giants swiftly respond to NSA surveillance-gathering accusations

V3 uncovers more device losses in wake of BBC incident