MPs, in the wake of discgate, are calling for criminal sanctions for those who mishandle personal information. Westmonster is confident that the lack of a law is the real problem, not that "Gary" at HMRC is taking his laptop home to play Second Life. The Independent publishes poll averages,… read more…

Sigh. As far back as 2004, Chancellor Gord was ignoring the security risks of the government's computer network. So says a leaked report now being clutched lovingly by the Conservatives.… read more…