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The clock is ticking for website owners to comply on cookies
20/04/2012
Tags: Business website, Data protection online, Legal obligations on the web

There are now less than 40 days before new EU privacy rules designed to give internet users more control over what data websites collect about them come into force in the UK. 

The change means websites will have to adjust the way they use ‘cookies’ - small text files that are stored on the user’s computer used for recognising and tracking visitors. From 26 May sites will have to ask visitors for consent to record user data.

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Employers need to work on staff attitudes to passwords
10/04/2012
Tags: Cybercrime, Data protection online, Online safety

Many employees are failing to follow basic security measures designed to keep their passwords safe according a new survey. 

The research found that 60 percent of workers questioned said they had written their password down or even shared it with someone else. 

Half of the employees questioned also said they would be willing to give up their work password for less than £5 while a third said they would ask for £50 or more for their Facebook login details. 

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Websites given an extra year to comply with new cookie laws
26/05/2011
Tags: Business website, Data protection online, Legal obligations on the web

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced that website owners will have an extra year to comply with new rules on cookies that come into force today.

The new EU regulations mean that organisations running websites need to get consent from their visitors before they store cookies – small files used to record their history and preferences on the site – on users’ computers.

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