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A Worcestershire firm has been shut down by the Information Commission after investigations revealed they sold workers’ confidential data to over 40 firms.
The data, including workers’ political affiliations, trade union activities and employment history, was mostly bought by construction companies such as Taylor Woodrow, Laing O’Rourke and Balfour Beatty, according to BBC News.
This shocking revelation [...]

Ladies and gentlemen. If you’ll gather round, we proudly present, Form 696.
This innocent looking Word document has caused a stir on the London music scene, where venues are now required to submit details of performers including real names, home addresses and private telephone numbers, plus the expected ethnic make-up of the audience. Failure to comply [...]