The Information Commissioner’s Office says it remains highly concerned that organisations in the NHS are continuing to break data protection rules designed to protect patients’ personal information. A quarter of all breaches reported to the ICO are from the health service.

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The Government is to look at the most effective ways of reducing waste and of maximising income from waste and recycling. The newly-announced review will also look at how waste policies affect local communities and individual households.

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This guide outlines opportunities for greater sharing of data to help tackle worklessness. It deals with data about the customers of employment, skills and ‘wrap around’ services. The guide describes their needs and experiences and the benefits and rewards they gain from taking up these services.

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