CCTV commissioner outlines plans for new private camera rules
Andrew Rennison, the UK’s first surveillance camera commissioner, has said the government plans to set up new rules covering the private use of CCTV systems.
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London transport crime at record low but Tube violence on the up
Crime across London’s transport network has dropped to its lowest level, according to the latest figures, but violence on the Underground is on the increase.
IndigoVision expands sales team in German market
IndigoVision is continuing investment in Germany with a major expansion of the sales team serving Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH).
Business phone line fraud – How to avoid the hackers
Companies are being advised how to avoid falling foul of business phone system fraud attacks that can cost them thousands of pounds.
HD IP CCTV technology desirable to finance sector
Seven out of ten city and finance businesses will invest in IP surveillance technology in the next year, according to a new study. A focus group session at the inaugural Security Technology Experience found investment in high definition integrated IP CCTV technology is a key priority for the sector.
Home-based cyber-criminals making millions from UK businesses
Businesses are at threat from highly-sophisticated home-grown cyber criminals. That is the view of Detective Superintendent Steven Wilson, the head of Scotland’s newly-created Cyber Resilience Group.
Former shadow counter terrorism minister MP Patrick Mercer resigns Tory whip
MP Patrick Mercer has resigned the Conservative Party whip and will quit as an MP in 2015 to save the party from “embarrassment” amid allegations he broke parliamentary rules.
SIA improves licence process with Post Office partnership
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is hoping to make licence applications simpler and cheaper by teaming up with the Post Office.
Securing Asia 2013 ‘the ideal platform’ for Indian market entry
The Securing Asia conference opens up “great market potential” for security companies looking towards India as cities scramble to set up effective security and surveillance systems, according to the event’s organisers.
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