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Written question asked by David Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 December 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2006. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 January 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Departmental Computer Data

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any of his Department's (a) computer data and (b) computer backup data is stored with online data storage providers.
Answer

The Home Office does store both data and back-up data with online data storage providers. Currently this includes an e-procurement tendering portal solution and a staff competency assessment system.The Home Office has agreed process and procedures for handling this data, including notification to staff of use, with the respective hosting companies and all data stored on-line is protected within these commercial agreements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
455 c533W;455 c531W; 108330
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Databases Home Office
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk