9 mins 03 secs Google is a global success story – but does it have too much of our personal information? The Information Commission Officer explains his concerns.
7 mins 43 secs Apple has amazing products, but they’re made by people in China working long hours on low wages. Some have killed themselves. Is Apple to blame?
11 mins 32 secs David Smith explains his role in enforcing data protection law and his powers. Why is data protection important? What are the key threats?
5 mins 48 secs Rosie worries she’ll lose her job because of mistakes in her personnel records. But what data does her company hold? Has she a right to see it?
11 mins 56 secs Case study of Barclays Bank and how they deal with customer complaints. A computer system has a crucial role, but the human touch is vital.
5 mins 24 secs The data protection act was passed to prevent misuse of personal data. How does it affect people at work? What does it mean to employers?
10 mins 50 secs ICT plays a key role in stock control. Case studies demonstrate the stock control systems with the New Mini, a DVD player and printed circuit boards.
9 mins 46 secs ICT in the making of the New Mini. Robots weld the car body together and paint it. The KISS production control system handles customised orders.
9 mins 23 secs Tyrrells crisps pride themselves on their traditional image. But in their factory ICT is vital. Sensors – “magic eyes” – control every aspect of production.
7 mins 43 secs The newspaper industry has been transformed by ICT. Simon Steele of the Independent demonstrates the technology and its impact on his working life.
11 mins 30 secs No industry has been changed as much by ICT as the travel industry. Boss of Janaway Travel demonstrates the technology and tells how it’s changed his life.