In 2009, part of the code from the Flame platform was used in Stuxnet.

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The spokesman said the firm had undertaken steps to "address the shortcomings" revealed in its data protection practices, including a revised ethical code of conduct which was introduced in 2009.

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Peculiarly, the Four Corners programme - fronted by same journalist, Sarah Ferguson, who was behind the Code of Silence expose of rugby league in 2009 - received its lowest viewing of the year.

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The new code, which comes into force on 1 January 2009, will allow greater flexibility in the sanctions imposed.

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McClendon was charged May 14 with violating four articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but some of the allegations date back to 2009.

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He was charged May 14 with violating four articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but some of the allegations date back to 2009.

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