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FSA was right to refuse FOI request, rules watchdog

The former City regulator, the Financial Services Authority, was right not to disclose information it held about a company it had investigated based on freedom of information (FOI) legislation carve outs, the Information Commissioner has ruled. 16 Apr 2013

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Survey reveals misconceptions over workplace IP ownership and rights

More than half (53%) of company employees do not believe businesses suffer any harm if they take data belonging to a company when they leave it, according to a new survey. 08 Feb 2013

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Survey reveals correlation between 'rogue' cloud use within businesses and loss of confidential information

Many businesses that permitted the 'rogue' use of cloud computing by internal departments or employees also lost confidential information last year, according to a new report by an information and systems security provider. 18 Jan 2013

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Confidential bid information could be disclosed under FOI laws, rules Tribunal

Public sector bodies cannot guarantee the confidentiality of bid information in the aftermath of an Information Rights Tribunal ruling, an expert has said. 27 Nov 2012

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