Monday, October 16, 2006

Brief: Congressional Budget Office mailing list hacked. Brief: Congressional Budget Office mailing list hacked. An official at the Congressional Budget Office today acknowledged a "limited breach" of the agency's list server and said the issue has been turned over to law enforcement officials. [Computerworld Privacy News] 5:01:32 PM

Report: Data loss widespread at government agencies. Report: Data loss widespread at government agencies. Loss of personal data at U.S. government agencies is all too common, according to a report released by the House Government Reform Committee. [Computerworld Privacy News] 4:52:54 PM

UK.gov may allow data sharing on 40 million bank accounts. UK.gov may allow data sharing on 40 million bank accounts. Without permission The government is considering allowing banks to share data on up to 40 million bank accounts without account holders' permission. The plan is one of four being considered by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). [The Register - Internet and Law: Digital Rights/Digital Wrongs] 4:36:03 PM

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