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SNP hits out at data loss



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Published Date: 27 December 2008
THE SNP today hit out at the UK Government's "appalling" data loss record, claiming more than 13 million records were lost this year, equivalent to 25 every minute.
Home affairs spokesman Pete Wishart said: "These diabolical figures reveal a shockingly cavalier approach to data security by the Labour Government.

"Despite promises of tightened security and high level reviews in light of the loss of the personal details of 35 million child benefit claimants the previous year, there have been nine serious security breaches in 2008."

Mr Wishart said Labour's record on data security was reason enough to abandon ID cards.

He added: "Instead of slashing the Scottish budget by £1bn, Labour ministers should cut their plans for ID cards which are both expensive and intrusive and, judging by the UK Government's track record, a data disaster waiting to happen."



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  • Last Updated: 27 December 2008 10:12 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Scottish National Party
 
1

For Scotlands Future,

Vote for the SNP 27/12/2008 11:45:55
Also earlier this year it was reported that the MoD alone had lost over 700 laptops over a 4-year period. That's one every 2 days - for 4 years!! I'm afraid the SNP are only able to comment on those losses that were made public - maybe only 10% of total.

I wouldn't trust these people in Westminster to go to the corner shop for a loaf of bread without losing the money, losing the bread or forgetting what they were sent for.
2

cathym,

27/12/2008 11:58:16
lost ma ars4, how do you think all these call centres can phone you up and kmow every single detail about you , simple ,the labour gov handed over all our details to private unregulated companies,
3

Churchill W.,

27/12/2008 12:27:54
cathym # 2

Let's hope that none of the data falls into the hands of the fascist SNP administration!
4

Fifi la Bonbon,

27/12/2008 12:37:01
I really do think the Scottish Nationalist Party are tempting fate - it's not as if those elements of the public sector for which they have responsibility don't handle personal data! I have seen no evidence of a frantic nationalistic inspired drive to protect such files, other than "don't lose a laptop or you'll get into trouble" notices and memos, which presumably also happens in the MOD.

5

Gorgie_Tony,

Edinburgh 27/12/2008 13:03:34
Another cheap swipe at the UK government by the SNP. If the SNP put as much effort into running Scotland, the place would be a lot better - instead, Salmond is using his position for a petty battle. Perhaps Salmond should tell the Scottish public how many lap tops and other data storage utilities have gone missing from government buildings since he took charge of the country.
6

Jimmy Le Pie,

27/12/2008 14:43:55
#5

Alex Salmond is right to point out the sheer incompetence and utter corruption of the New Labour Sleaze government.

They can't even run their Lothian branch!!

Well done Alex. Have another successful year.
7

Gorgie_Tony,

Edinburgh 27/12/2008 15:16:58
#6 how come Salmond has conveniently forgot to mention the laptops that have gone missing under his government? What about computer equipment (containing medical records), that have been stolen from Scottish hospitals - Salmond is responsible for health - and therefore he must take the blame. Salmond should put his own house in order first, before criticising others.
8

connaughtboy,

stonehaven 28/12/2008 20:31:33
#7 Gorgie

Utter garbage. you are clearly a troll !
9

Gorgie_Tony,

Edinburgh 28/12/2008 22:49:49
#8 The information about the Scottish data loss was from previous editions of the EEN - so not utter garbage. Salmond has to sort out his data loss problems before accusing others. It's clear that Salmond is not fit to carry out his duties. His data loss record is absolutely atrocious. Roll on the next election and lets get Salmond the troll out!!
10

connaughtboy,

stonehaven 28/12/2008 23:49:48
#9 Whatever...............

 

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