ICO’s work in the media – John Edwards article in Civil Service World
Civil Service World have published an article by John Edwards, in which he discusses what he’s learned so far from his listening tour, and offers reassurance about the service that…
Read More »ICO fines company for sending thousands of spam text messages during the pandemic
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined H&L Business Consulting Ltd £80,000 for sending hundreds of thousands of text messages to people who had not consented to receive them.
Read More »IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK
John Edwards delivers his first speech as Information Commissioner.
Read More »ICO’s work in the media – John Edwards’ Letter to the Editor, Financial Times
The FT has printed the following letter from John Edwards.
Read More »Director’s Update – Why Covid-19 has shown the FOI Act has never been more important to UK society
The past two years have highlighted how transparency and accountability are fundamental to our democracy – the impact of decisions made by public bodies throughout the pandemic have affected us…
Read More »ICO takes action against companies over predatory marketing calls targeting elderly, vulnerable people
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) today announced fines totalling £405,000 to five companies responsible for over 750,000 unwanted marketing calls targeted at older, vulnerable people.
Read More »ICO reprimands Scottish Government over need to be upfront about NHS Scotland COVID Status app’s use of people’s details
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to the Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland over both organisations failure to provide people with clear information about how…
Read More »ICO’s work in the media – John Edwards talks to the Telegraph
John Edwards was interviewed by the Telegraph about the opportunities for data regulation in the UK post-Brexit, while maintaining high standards of data protection.
Read More »ICO statement on California’s plans to introduce new bill to protect children’s data online
ICO statement on California’s plans to introduce new bill to protect children’s data online.
Read More »One month to go: have your say on how the ICO uses its powers to investigate, regulate and enforce
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is seeking the views of stakeholders and the public on how it regulates the laws it monitors and enforces.
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