Sharing personal data in an emergency – a guide for universities and colleges
Starting university or further education can be an exciting time, but for some it can also be a difficult and anxious transition.
Read More »Statement in response to DCMS consultation into proposed data protection reform
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said: “People’s personal data is used in ever more novel ways; it is right that government looks to ensure a legislative framework that is fit for…
Read More »G7 data protection and privacy authorities’ meeting: communiqué
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) brought together data protection and privacy authorities from G7 countries, as well as guests from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and…
Read More »ICO to call on G7 countries to tackle cookie pop-ups challenge
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will today call on fellow G7 data protection and privacy authorities to work together to overhaul cookie consent pop-ups, so people’s privacy is more…
Read More »ICO fines Glasgow company for making half a million nuisance calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Glasgow-based company DialADeal Scotland Ltd (DDSL) for making more than half a million nuisance marketing calls.
Read More »As the Children’s code comes in – what’s next?
The transition year is up and the Children’s code comes fully into force on 2 September.
Read More »Statement on DCMS announcement of next Information Commissioner
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has today announced that John Edwards is the Government’s preferred nominee to be the next Information Commissioner.
Read More »New certification schemes will “raise the bar” of data protection in children’s privacy, age assurance and asset disposal
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has approved the first UK GDPR certification scheme criteria.
Read More »ICO fines company for illegal pensions calls
The ICO has fined Halifax-based company Parkin Beacher Ltd (PBL) £50,000 for making illegal marketing calls to people about their pensions.
Read More »ICO consults on how organisations can continue to protect people’s personal data when it’s transferred outside of the UK
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a public consultation on its draft international data transfer agreement (IDTA) and guidance.
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