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Data Protection in Ireland and Business Continuity

Both are two subjects that I’m becoming very interested in recently. In trying to develop a clear understanding of all the implications of National (Irish), European and World Market (US, predominantly) data retention legislation I’ve been having a look at the Irish Data Protection Act. More information is available at the authoritative DataProtection Commissioner’s website. However, the following point struck me.
Section 2 of the original 1988 Act (which is still valid AFAIK) states that

A data controller should observe certain principles in relation to personal data:

  • The data or information constituting the data shall be obtained and processed fairly
  • the data shall be accurate and where necessary kept up to date.
  • Data held for back-up purposes is exempt
  • shall be kept for one or more specified or lawful purposes – specified refers generally to purposes specified in any registration document, where applicable
  • shall not be used or disclosed in any manner incompatible with such purpose(s)
  • shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to that purpose(s)
  • shall be kept for no longer than is necessary; data held for historical, statistical or research purposes is exempt.

What’s worrying me is the point in bold print. The problem isn’t whether this data is currently used as part of a live data set but what happens if data that does not meet the terms of the act is restored, after information system loss or damage. The nature of some database and structured data records means that offending data WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY have to be restored from an incorrect archive AS LONG AS IT’S IN THE ARCHIVE IN THE 1ST PLACE. It’s a subtle point but surely, the onus should be on companies to ensure that they always have a backup or archive that contains only non-offending data that doesn’t breach any part of the act. Therefore, backup policy MUST be affected by this act.

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had a lateral thought

Hiya Tom,
As you know I’m working in the area of Information Lifecycle Management and
data retention/availability legislation. When reading the Sarbanes Oxley
(SOX) act of 202 and I realised that the following aspect of the law effects
your business (dramatically)…
SOX applies to all US companies which are quoted on any of the US securities
exchanges and relates to the controls and processes involved in their
financial reporting mechanisms.

Section 409 of SOX (SOX409), which is not yet in force, will soon require
real-time public disclosure of all events that could materially affect
company financial performance. To comply with this rule, companies will
first have to recognize in real-time that significant events have taken
place (e.g., a cash-flow problem), and then get that information into a
public reporting system.

The implication for your business is obvious. Both US companies and European
subsidiaries of these companies MUST provide real-time press releases and
public dissemination of all information which COULD impact on the company’s
financial performance. NOBODY to my knowledge is developing a PR system
specifically catering to this need. I can provide some useful contacts for
you if you wish to follow this up. I may even be able to refer you some
business or provide some SOX consulting 😉

More information on SOX available @ http://www.sarbanes-oxley.com/

Sincerest regards,

…shane

//=============================
// Shane Dempsey
// Technical Director,
// Gaisan Technologies Ltd.
// e: sdempsey@gaisan.com
// u: http://www.gaisan.com
// t: +353 051 844810
//=============================

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had a lateral thought

Hiya Tom,
As you know I’m working in the area of Information Lifecycle Management and
data retention/availability legislation. When reading the Sarbanes Oxley
(SOX) act of 202 and I realised that the following aspect of the law effects
your business (dramatically)…
SOX applies to all US companies which are quoted on any of the US securities
exchanges and relates to the controls and processes involved in their
financial reporting mechanisms.

Section 409 of SOX (SOX409), which is not yet in force, will soon require
real-time public disclosure of all events that could materially affect
company financial performance. To comply with this rule, companies will
first have to recognize in real-time that significant events have taken
place (e.g., a cash-flow problem), and then get that information into a
public reporting system.

The implication for your business is obvious. Both US companies and European
subsidiaries of these companies MUST provide real-time press releases and
public dissemination of all information which COULD impact on the company’s
financial performance. NOBODY to my knowledge is developing a PR system
specifically catering to this need. I can provide some useful contacts for
you if you wish to follow this up. I may even be able to refer you some
business or provide some SOX consulting 😉

More information on SOX available @ http://www.sarbanes-oxley.com/

Sincerest regards,

…shane

//=============================
// Shane Dempsey
// Technical Director,
// Gaisan Technologies Ltd.
// e: sdempsey@gaisan.com
// u: http://www.gaisan.com
// t: +353 051 844810
//=============================

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RE: my contact details

Hi Dermot,
Just to let you know. Here are prices for the following AXIS security cameras. These are the industry standard remote webcam solution. I’m a dealer for these cameras as I also develop software for them. I’ve changed distributors (very) recently so the prices have come down a bit.

AXIS 210
URL: http://www.axis.com/products/cam_210/index.htm
Description: Feature-rich network camera with CCD sensor for superior image quality. Up to VGA 640×480 resolution at full 30 fps frame rate and support for VMD, I/O and advanced event handling. Includes fixed iris lens for indoor use, adjustable stand and power supply

Gaisan’s Retail Price: €450

AXIS 211:
URL: http://www.axis.com/products/cam_211/index.htm
Description: Feature-rich network camera with CCD sensor, ideal for professional indoor and outdoor monitoring, built-in Power over Ethernet, motion detection and delivers superior image quality in simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG at up to 30 fps. Includes vari-foc
Gaisan’s Retail Price: €750

AXIS 211 (outoor enclosure)
Description: Bundle consisting of an AXIS 211 Network Camera, Videotec Verso Housing (0217-001), a Power Supply (0217-011) and a Wall bracket with internal cable channel (0217-031)
Gaisan’s Retail Price: €890

AXIS 211 with PoE (Power-over-Ethernet)
Description: Bundle consisting of an AXIS 211 Network Camera & 1 port Power Over Ethernet Midspan.
Gaisan’s Retail Price: €750

AXIS 211A
URL: http://www.axis.com/products/cam_211a/index.htm
Description: Feature-rich network camera with CCD sensor, ideal for professional indoor and outdoor monitoring. Provides support for full duplex audio, built-in Power over Ethernet and motion detection. Delivers superior image quality in simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion
Gaisan’s Retail Price: €850

AXIS 211A (outdoor enclosure)
Desecription: As 211A but with outdoor enclosure for 211
Gaisan’s Retail Price: €900

We sell all the other Axis cameras aswell but these are the most popular. If you see anything interesting on the Axis website let me know and I’ll check availability for you. Don’t hesitate to give me a call and remember to send me on a description of the system that you’d like developed. We can do some innovative wireless camera installations on remote locations such as on ships etc.

Sincerest regards,

…shane

//=============================
// Shane Dempsey
// Technical Director,
// Gaisan Technologies Ltd.
// e: sdempsey@gaisan.com
// u: http://www.gaisan.com
// t: +353 051 844810
//=============================

> —–Original Message—–
> From: Dermot Donegan [mailto:dermotdonegan@yahoo.com]
> Sent: 22 March 2005 17:52
> To: Shane Michael Dempsey
> Subject: RE: my contact details
>
>
> That’ll be great thanks Shane, i’l send that
> information on to you tomorrow.
>
> — Shane Michael Dempsey wrote:
> >
> > Hi Dermot,
> > I’ll get back to you very shortly. I was talking to
> > my camera supplier
> > yesterday and a quote is due over the next few days.
> > Still not quite sure
> > what the hold up is.. I’d apprecaite it if you could
> > let me know what
> > requirements you have for the camera software. Just
> > send me a few paragraphs
> > explaining a usage scenario so I can figure out what
> > parts of our software
> > you want.
> >
> > Sincerest regards,
> >
> > …shane
> >
> >
> > //============================
> > // Shane Dempsey
> > // Technical Director,
> > // Gaisan Technologies Ltd.
> > // e: sdempsey@gaisan.com
> > // u: http://www.gaisan.com
> > // t: +353 051 844810
> > //============================
> >
> > > —–Original Message—–
> > > From: Dermot Donegan
> > [mailto:dermotdonegan@yahoo.com]
> > > Sent: 22 March 2005 17:42
> > > To: Shane Michael Dempsey
> > > Subject: Re: my contact details
> > >
> > > Hi Shane
> > >
> > > Is there any news on the camera and s/w because we
> > > will have to buy one shortly.
> > >
> > > regards
> > > dermot
> > >
> > > — Shane Michael Dempsey
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi Dermot & Pat,
> > > >
> > > > My contact details are:
> > > >
> > > > Shane Dempsey,
> > > > Technical Director,
> > > > Gaisan Technologies Ltd,
> > > > Ballycordrea,
> > > > Waterford,
> > > > Ireland.
> > > > Tel: (051) 844810
> > > >
> > > > I’ll get in contact with you regarding pricing
> > for
> > > > the camera, s/w and camera
> > > > s/w development costs. It was good talk to you
> > both
> > > > and I look forward to
> > > > working with you in the future.
> > > >
> > > > sincerest regards,
> > > >
> > > > ….shane
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > “It’s the simple things in life that are the
> > most
> > > > extraordinary; only wise men
> > > > are able to understand them.” – Paolo Coehlo,
> > The
> > > > Alchemist.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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