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HMRC lost CDs containing 25 million people's data last year
Poor procedures blamed for data protection breaches

MPs have blamed the government’s neglect of data protection procedure for recent data security breaches. According to the Commons select committee on human rights, breaches such as the loss of the personal details of 25 million child benefit claimants by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are illustrative of a public sector failure to treat data… Read more »

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Nick Clegg calls for "radical" political reform
‘Sack 150 MPs’ says Lib Dem leader

The number of MPs in the House of Commons should be slashed by 150, the Liberal Democrat leader has suggested. This would cut the cost of the political machine by around £30 million a year, Nick Clegg claimed, and leave parties less dependent on attracting donations. Mr Clegg also said political parties should receive £3… Read more »