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e-dialog attains standard for Information Management

e-dialog claims to be the first email service provider (ESP) to achieve ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security. As ESPs increasingly deal with evermore information (as they integrate with web analytics, CRM systems and customer sales data) then information management needs to be at the heart of the organisation, not a bolt-on.

Security threats for consumers and companies in 2007

The increase in fraud around online banking has come to the attention of the House of Lords and representatives from payments association APACS and Visa have been questioned by the Science and Technology Committee. This comes in the same week that web security company ScanSafe predicts mounting concern over potential abuse of AJAX and web 2.0 applications next year.

Brand reputation offers security

Online shoppers are becoming more aware of online fraud and 40% are checking that they are on a secure site before entering credit card details and personal information. However, nearly a third (28%) of respondents to a survey by usability consultancy Webcredible said that dealing with the website of a reputable brand provided the most reassurance when buying online.

Information Commissioner rules on privacy breaches

The Information Commissioner is calling on UK chief executives to take the security of employees' and customers' personal information more seriously. His call follows a number of unacceptable security breaches over the last year, involving leading names such as Orange, several high street banks and Littlewoods Home Shopping.

Research shows significant changes in consumers' shopping habits

A series of research findings published over the last few days confirm that consumers are not just cutting back on spending, they are spending in a different way. Sewing machine sales and shoe repair bills are on the up while eating out and new clothes are firmly on the way down...

Does Google's Chrome sparkle?

Google surprised the online community this week when its new web browser, the subject of much 'will they, won't they?' speculation over the years, appeared on the internet with just 24 hours notice. How does it work and what does it mean for the performance of your website?

Guest Comment: Building consumer trust online

Richard Law, CEO of identity management specialists GB Group, takes a look at how concerned online shoppers are about how their personal data is kept safe, why online retailers should take action and how the necessity of asking customers for personal data can be turned into a virtue

Google Chrome - two implications for retailers

Google surprised the online community this week when its new web browser, the subject of much 'will they, won't they?' speculation over the years, appeared on the internet with just 24 hours notice. How does it work and what does it mean for the performance of your website?