Data Security Breaches: Legal Implications

As has been widely reported, HM Revenue &

Customs (HMRC) admitted having lost two CDs containing the

personal and banking data of all child benefit claimants. This

affected about 25 million people, putting them at risk of

identify theft and fraud.

The Government intends to create numerous databases that

will centralise information about our identity, education,

social welfare and health. Although personalising our data may

facilitate the provision of better services, there are

significant privacy...