We are pleased to announce the launch of Sterling Antique Services (SAS) a trading style of Sterling Archives Limited and part of The Sterling Data Group. SAS has been developed to utilise the experience that Sterling have in the management, handling and storage of valuable items. Sterling Antique Services will also offer a self-storage type [...]

First monetary penalty served by the ICO that does not relate to a significant data loss. 6th November 1212 The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a warning to the financial sector after a mix-up over the administration of two customers’ accounts leading to tens of thousands of pounds ending up in the wrong account. Prudential [...]

It has emerged that a USB memory stick containing sensitive personal data concerning crimes and witnesses was stolen during a burglary at a detective’s home in July 2011.

Containing details of arrest targets and the names of officer’s, the device held details of 1,075 people and was not encrypted. As a result, Greater Manchester Police has been fined £120,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)…..

Rogue Traders…. We recently came across this story from PC PRO which despite being a little out of date was very interesting and very revealing: “it’s difficult to distinguish between the true professionals and fly-by-night rogues.”…

London UK,  2nd July 2012 – The Sterling Data Group is pleased to announce that in addition to their traditional document archiving, scanning and secure destruction services, IT Support Services and Data Protection Consultancy Services are now available ensuring customers can continue to turn to Sterling for all of their information management services. Freddie (Alexander) [...]