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NHS told to tighten data security

The information commissioner has told the NHS to improve its data security, after breaches involving the loss of thousands of personal medical records.

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Thousands of patient details lost

Thousands of patient details have been lost by the NHS in London following a series of data breaches, a report has revealed.

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Blackmail fear over lost RAF data

The government has kept secret the loss of highly sensitive RAF vetting records, which one wing commander says leaves individuals open to blackmail.

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UK broadband 'notspots' revealed

Around three million homes in the UK have broadband speeds of less than two megabits per second (2Mbps) according to research commissioned by the BBC.

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Broadband goes big in Japan

Tokyo resident Nobuyuki is an enthusiastic user of Japan's so-called Hikari 1GBps service, but it has made him spolt: "Funny thing is, you get used to it, it's normal," he said.

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Seven million 'use illegal files'

Around seven million people in the UK are involved in illegal downloads, costing the economy tens of billions of pounds, government advisors say.

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Microsoft promises 'search 2.0'

Microsoft is re-launching its search engine, promising to make search simpler, and aiming to overhaul Yahoo.

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Sky puts content on Xbox console

British broadcaster Sky has struck a deal with Microsoft that will see live football, TV and film content brought to the Xbox 360.

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Hi-tech aims to improve lifestyle

Facebook, mobile phones, and energy meters are helping to see if people can be nudged into living healthier lives.

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Sub will explore undersea borders

A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) designed by a team of researchers in the Irish Republic could help define the limits of nations' underwater borders.

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Jail after laser shone onto plane

A 21-year-old man has been jailed for shining a laser light at a passenger plane preparing to land.

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Can India boost internet usage?

India has been identified as a massive potential market for internet companies. Its population is young, with half of the country under the age of 25, and they are increasingly getting their hands on technology and are keen to use more.

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Kidnapped son found on Facebook

A mother has been reunited with her son, 27 years after she claims he was kidnapped, after her sister saw him on the social networking site Facebook.

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Facebook sells stake in business

Facebook has sold a 1.96% stake for $200m (£126m) to a Russian internet firm, a move that values the social networking website at $10bn.

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Ofcom prepares Olympics airwaves

Regulator Ofcom is looking at the best way to provide new spectrum in London during the 2012 Olympics.

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New rate for music digital stream

The music collection society - PRS - have unveiled a new pricing plan it hopes may entice YouTube and Pandora back to the UK market.

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