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The review "explores the growth opportunities of, and how to widen access to, the wealth of information held by the public sector." The review highlights the obstacles that must be cleared, structures defined and progress audited in order to achieve a progressive strategy stating that:
The review "explores the growth opportunities of, and how to widen access to, the wealth of information held by the public sector." The review highlights the obstacles that must be cleared, structures defined and progress audited in order to achieve a progressive strategy stating that:
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"Once we have taken steps to address the barriers identified in my report we need to see the data strategy as a major opportunity for government to transform the way it works; my vision is for a government and wider public sector that is pioneering in its use of its own data to create growth and improve public services."
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"Once we have taken steps to address the barriers identified in my report we need to see the data strategy as a major opportunity for government to transform the way it works; my vision is for a government and wider public sector that is pioneering in its use of its own data to create growth and improve public services."
The review has been well received with the [[Open Data Institute]] calling [http://theodi.org/news/odi-calls-government-act-fast-response-shakespeare-review "for the Government to forge ahead, turning recommendations into real progress"] and the [[Open Knowledge Foundation]] stating [http://blog.okfn.org/2013/05/15/shakespeare-review-analysis/ "The UK has lead the way with government taking a pioneering stance on open data policy in recent years, and this report sets out key recommendations for how to best take forward this work."]
The review has been well received with the [[Open Data Institute]] calling [http://theodi.org/news/odi-calls-government-act-fast-response-shakespeare-review "for the Government to forge ahead, turning recommendations into real progress"] and the [[Open Knowledge Foundation]] stating [http://blog.okfn.org/2013/05/15/shakespeare-review-analysis/ "The UK has lead the way with government taking a pioneering stance on open data policy in recent years, and this report sets out key recommendations for how to best take forward this work."]
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Full review available [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/198752/13-744-shakespeare-review-of-public-sector-information.pdf
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Full review available [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/198752/13-744-shakespeare-review-of-public-sector-information.pdf
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===U.K. data watchdog joins global privacy policy compliance audit===
===U.K. data watchdog joins global privacy policy compliance audit===
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As [http://www.i4u.com/2013/05/ico-inc/joins-watchdog-policy-privacy-uk-compliance-global-data-audit I4U NEWS] notes "The U.K.'s data protection authority is joining a global audit of website privacy policies in order to build a better picture of how U.K.-based websites are complying with the law." The [[Information Commissioner's Office]] will from Monday, according to [http://www.zdnet.com/u-k-data-watchdog-joins-global-privacy-policy-compliance-audit-7000015241/ ZDNET] "examine 250 U.K - based websites in order to determine the level of compliance with local and EU law on data protection and privacy." Specifically the ICO will look into:
As [http://www.i4u.com/2013/05/ico-inc/joins-watchdog-policy-privacy-uk-compliance-global-data-audit I4U NEWS] notes "The U.K.'s data protection authority is joining a global audit of website privacy policies in order to build a better picture of how U.K.-based websites are complying with the law." The [[Information Commissioner's Office]] will from Monday, according to [http://www.zdnet.com/u-k-data-watchdog-joins-global-privacy-policy-compliance-audit-7000015241/ ZDNET] "examine 250 U.K - based websites in order to determine the level of compliance with local and EU law on data protection and privacy." Specifically the ICO will look into:
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"website privacy policies for the week-long period to see the level of ease with which the average web user can read them, and whether they adequately explain how user data will be handled and processed."
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"website privacy policies for the week-long period to see the level of ease with which the average web user can read them, and whether they adequately explain how user data will be handled and processed."
The ICO will, alongside other privacy authorities, combine its results with the [http://www.priv.gc.ca/index_e.asp Office of the Privacy commissioner of Canada] with a report published by the [https://www.privacyenforcement.net/about_the_network#members Global Privacy Enforcement Network] (GPEN) "in the second half of the year."
The ICO will, alongside other privacy authorities, combine its results with the [http://www.priv.gc.ca/index_e.asp Office of the Privacy commissioner of Canada] with a report published by the [https://www.privacyenforcement.net/about_the_network#members Global Privacy Enforcement Network] (GPEN) "in the second half of the year."
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First reading of the [[Unsolicited Telephone Communications Bill]] took place on the 14 May. Introduced by [[Lord Selsdon]] the Bill aims to "amend the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003." According to the [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/unsolicitedtelephonecommunications.html progress of the bill] "Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled."
First reading of the [[Unsolicited Telephone Communications Bill]] took place on the 14 May. Introduced by [[Lord Selsdon]] the Bill aims to "amend the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003." According to the [http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/unsolicitedtelephonecommunications.html progress of the bill] "Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled."
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The Bill as introduced available [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/lbill/2013-2014/0018/lbill_2013-20140018_en_1.htm
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The Bill as introduced available [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/lbill/2013-2014/0018/lbill_2013-20140018_en_1.htm on
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== Debates and questions ==
== Debates and questions ==
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[[David Gauke MP]], in response, stated that:
[[David Gauke MP]], in response, stated that:
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"HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) acquires communications data to support investigations into a broad range of financial frauds perpetrated by serious, organised criminal groups, including the smuggling and diversion of excise goods, indirect tax fraud (including multi trader intra-community VAT fraud), money laundering and the illegal import and export of strategic goods.
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"HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) acquires communications data to support investigations into a broad range of financial frauds perpetrated by serious, organised criminal groups, including the smuggling and diversion of excise goods, indirect tax fraud (including multi trader intra-community VAT fraud), money laundering and the illegal import and export of strategic goods.
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HMRC does not keep statistics in the format requested. Part 1 chapter 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (which deals with Communications Data) did not become law until 2004. HMRC was formed in 2005 and so cannot provide figures prior to 2005.
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HMRC does not keep statistics in the format requested. Part 1 chapter 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (which deals with Communications Data) did not become law until 2004. HMRC was formed in 2005 and so cannot provide figures prior to 2005.
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The Acquisition and Disclosure of Communications Data Codes of Practice (section 71 of the
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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
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Interception of Communications Commissioner
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number of applications submitted to a designated person for a decision to obtain communications data which were rejected after due consideration;
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The Acquisition and Disclosure of Communications Data Codes of Practice (section 71 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000) require the Department—as a relevant public authority—to keep a record of the following items for inspection by the Interception of Communications Commissioner's Office (paragraph 6.5):
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number of notices requiring disclosure of communications data within the meaning of each subsection of section 21(4) of the Act or any combinations of data;
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number of authorisations for conduct to acquire communications data within the meaning of each subsection of section 21(4) of the Act or any combinations of data;
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number of applications submitted to a designated person for a decision to obtain communications data which were rejected after due consideration;
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number of times an urgent notice is given orally, or an urgent authorisation granted orally, requiring disclosure of communications data within the meaning of each subsection of section 21(4) of the Act or any combination of data.
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Since 2005 HMRC has requested the following items of Communications Data under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000:
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number of notices requiring disclosure of communications data within the meaning of each subsection of section 21(4) of the Act or any combinations of data;
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number of authorisations for conduct to acquire communications data within the meaning of each subsection of section 21(4) of the Act or any combinations of data;
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number of times an urgent notice is given orally, or an urgent authorisation granted orally, requiring disclosure of communications data within the meaning of each subsection of section 21(4) of the Act or any combination of data.
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Since 2005 HMRC has requested the following items of Communications Data under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000:
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Source: [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2013-05-13a.154841.h Hansard]
Source: [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2013-05-13a.154841.h Hansard]
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It is not possible to reconcile communications data requests to individual prosecutions. These figures relate to individuals investigated by the Department (either in the UK or abroad) and for all designated purposes (for example, strategic exports, excise smuggling and diversion and indirect tax fraud) not solely investigations into individual tax payers. The figures will also include intelligence operations which may not have led to prosecutions. The figures up to 2009 also include communications data requests relating to drugs operations which HMRC undertook on behalf of the UKBA."
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It is not possible to reconcile communications data requests to individual prosecutions. These figures relate to individuals investigated by the Department (either in the UK or abroad) and for all designated purposes (for example, strategic exports, excise smuggling and diversion and indirect tax fraud) not solely investigations into individual tax payers. The figures will also include intelligence operations which may not have led to prosecutions. The figures up to 2009 also include communications data requests relating to drugs operations which HMRC undertook on behalf of the UKBA."
===Armed forces: Internet Question===
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