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NHS records found in supermarket car park

A memory stick containing sensitive material supposedly relating to criminal histories of violent patients, as well as staff details at Bellsdyke Hospital's Tryst Park has been found in a supermarket car park.

Oil spill could cost BP more than $10bn

BP could be liable for as much as $10bn in damages resulting from the rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20.

Workers 'underestimating' penalties for data breaches

A significant number of employees in Britain are underestimating the levels of fines their organization could incur for a breach of the Data Protection Act.

Firms 'should use technology to prepare for disruptions'

More organizations should employ technology as part of their business continuity programmes to reduce the impact of disruptions on their operations.

Volcano disruption - PwC's business continuity leader comments on the crisis

Martin Caddick, PwC's leader of risk and business continuity, comments on the effect that the Icelandic volcano has had on business continuity and what businesses can learn from the disruption.