Skip to main content

Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 December 2007.


Revenue and Customs: Loss of CDs

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What steps they have taken to improve security for discs carrying confidential government information during transportation between departments.
Answer

Government policy requires that departments, "““handle personal data in ways which incorporate appropriate technical and organisational measures against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of or damage to such data””." Procedures for the security of discs carrying sensitive data, along with all other relevant procedures, will be examined as part of the reviews announced by the Prime Minister on 21 November (Official Report, col. 1179.)


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
490; 696 c204-5WA
Session
2007-08
Related items
Engagements
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Oral answers to questions
House of Commons
Engagements
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Oral questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Data protection Databases Government departments Personal records Security
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk