ICO publishes new fining guidance

The Information Commissioner’s Office has published new data protection fining guidance  setting out how it decides to issue penalties and calculate fines.

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ICO reprimands Dover Harbour Board and Kent Police over information sharing

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued reprimands to Dover Harbour Board and Kent Police after they breached data protection law.

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ICO reprimands London Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime for complaint web form error

Web form to complain about the Metropolitan Police Service accidentally revealed victims’ data

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ICO calls for people to share experiences accessing care records as it vows to improve support

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is calling on people with experience of the care system in the UK to share the challenges they have faced when accessing their care records…

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Supporting the right of access for people with experience of the care system in Scotland

Records of personal information are so important to people who have experience of the care system, as they are often key to understanding their personal history and identity.

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ICO statement in response to Angiolini Inquiry

The Angiolini Inquiry has published its first report, following its review of the murder of Sarah Everard.

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ICO warns charities about direct marketing rules as it orders Penny Appeal to stop sending spam texts

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ordered a charity to stop sending unsolicited marketing texts to people without their consent, as it reminds all charities of their legal obligations.

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Y Comisiynydd Gwybodaeth yn galw ar uwch arweinwyr i gymryd tryloywder o ddifrif

Heddiw, wrth i’m swyddfa gymryd camau rheoleiddio pellach yn erbyn pedwar sefydliad cyhoeddus am eu methiannau parhaus i gyflawni eu rhwymedigaethau o dan y Ddeddf Rhyddid Gwybodaeth, rwy’n ysgrifennu atoch…

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ICO launches “consent or pay” call for views and updates on cookie compliance work

A blog by Stephen Almond, Executive Director, Regulatory Risk.

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ICO fines Wigan-based Pinnacle Life £80,000 for “predatory” spam call campaign

Wigan-based company Pinnacle Life has been fined £80,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a year-long unlawful spam phone call campaign.

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