Payroll data stolen

A UK government notebook computer containing payroll data as well as personal information on 10 000 UK National Health Service (NHS) staffers, has been stolen from a hospital in Cornwall, says Computerworld.

The payroll data, including names, addresses and bank details, was stolen from locked and alarmed premises, which were forcibly broken into during the early hours of 1 May. The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust hosts the payroll for NHS staff across the county.

Security experts warned that relying on password protection and locking away laptops was "not enough" to protect sensitive data.

Visa USA has signed a five-year deal with ADP Employer Services to offer Visa-branded payroll cards to its clients, reports Forbes.com.

Extending an existing relationship between the companies, the deal sees ADP continuing to market Visa-branded payroll cards to its clients.

Visa payroll cards can be used anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.

Northgate HR has acquired Confidential Payroll as part of its growth strategy says Paypershop.com.

Worth more than EUR1.5 million, the acquisition follows the recent buy-outs of Irish time-and-attendance software firm Engage Technology, and Link HR Systems.

Northgate MD Niall Doherty said the company has plans to continue its expansion through organic growth and more acquisitions.