Many of your countries already have personal identification cards, and there can be no doubt that they are a most useful element of a contiguous national security programme. However, there are many who see the collection and retention of personal information involved in identity card programmes as an infringement of civil rights and personal privacy. This report, from the UK’s Financial Times, illustrates the problems which can arise and the levels of public resistance to such initiatives – set against the background of several recent cases of loss of personal information by government departments.
FT Report 26 Sep 08
On a separate note, the UK Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has recently published its annual Information Security Breaches Survey. This survey looks at a representative cross section of the business community and indicates their reported ability to deal with information and IT security breaches. Whilst the situation seems to be improving – there is a long way to go! Please email Phil if you would like a copy of this report.
Information security and related issues are discussed during Security Management Stage 1 – the next course is in November – go to the ARC Website, or contact Janet or any of the team for further information.
