Jane Kennedy

Jane Kennedy former Labour MP for Liverpool, Wavertree.

House of Commons debate Treasury - Topical Questions 24 January 2008

There are categories of individual for whom security is a higher priority. [Hon. Members: "Oh!"] Not just Members of Parliament—there are several categories of people in that position, and HMRC does not have the facilities for them to file online. However, it is working to see what can be done to change that in future.

2007-11-28 - House of Commons debate - Opposition Day — (2nd Allotted Day) HM Revenue and Customs: Summary: Second day of debate in the House Of Commons on Diskgate. ... Jane Kennedy MP "All bulk transfers of sensitive data using CDs are being encrypted and password protected where necessary." ""HMRC has removed the facility for staff to use CDs and other removable media, and only in exceptional circumstances and on approval at director level are staff given access, HMRC is also investigating the electronic transmission of data. It is consulting with the British Bankers Association and currently undertaking further talks to agree standards for and methods of deploying electronic transfers."