House of Lords backs making data loss illegal
News Article - Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:47
Filed under: IT Security & Business Continuity
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The House of Lords has backed a move to make data loss illegal, which was proposed by the Liberal Democrats last week.
It was confirmed that the House of Lords is to back the amendment to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill, which was proposed by Baroness Miller.
The amendment means that any person who recklessly or intentionally reveals personal data on someone could be in breach of the law.
It will also apply to people who repeatedly or negligently reveal information.
The amendment still needs to be approved by the House of Commons before it can be fully introduced.
Baroness Miller dismissed the claims that the amendment should only apply to public sector workers.
"If you are a member of the public it doesn't actually matter if it is the public or private sector that is losing your data. The fact is your data has been lost," she said.
The government was defeated by four votes last week when the amendment was passed in parliament.
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