UK MPs at the PASSWORD Hot Seat
What the ICO just dropped on the MPs: Your office computers just got a stern look from the data protection watchdog.
Why Security is Getting Serious
- Sharing a login & password? Not a big deal— but it could be a legal no‑no.
- MPs are told to keep “personal data” safe under the Data Protection Act.
- In a tweet, ICO said: “Sharing passwords is not a breach of the UK’s Data Protection Act.”
One Tweet, Two Songs
Conservative MP Nadine Dorries tweeted, “Everyone shares computer details with staff and interns.” She’s also backing Damián Green, who’s faced accusations of scrolling through “thousands” of pornographic images on a parliamentary office laptop.
Spy‑style Punchlines
- MPs aren’t spies, but they’re playing “share passwords” like a covert channel.
- Data protection rules say you must lock down any personal data. Leaving logs open counts as a breach, even if you’re just “sharing.”
The Bottom Line
Again, the ICO says: “No data breach by sharing passwords,” but it urges MPs to adhere strictly to the Data Protection Act. Bottom line: keep those digital keys safe.
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