New computer system for Inland Revenue

Title

New computer system for Inland Revenue

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

24 Aug 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:39

Description

Mark Gregory reports on plans for a massive new computer system at the Inland Revenue. The Revenue says the computer will help them fight tax fraud, but critics say data protection issues are a concern while tax evaders may still escape unpunished. Includes interviews with Fiona MacFarlane, Inland Revenue; Simon Hill, Computer Weekly; tax consultant David Skinner.

Contributors

Mark Gregory; Fiona MacFarlane; Simon Hill; David Skinner

Keywords

Data protection; Fraud; Taxation; Computers; Inland Revenue

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