Thinking of using AI to assist recruitment? Our key data protection considerations
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has shared key questions organisations should ask when procuring AI tools to help with their employee recruitment.
Read More »“Privacy must still come first.” – we’re calling for collaboration with developers as report reveals future innovations and data protection concerns in genomics
New report highlights how genomics could one day determine insurance quotes, solve crimes, tailor support in schools and create fitness plans
Read More »Empowering young people to learn more about their local environment
Did you know that no matter how old you are, you can ask public authorities about a wide range of topics that affect your day-to-day life and where you live?
Read More »Information Commissioner seeks permission to appeal DSG Retail Ltd ruling
We are seeking permission to appeal the judgment of the Upper Tribunal (Tribunal) on DSG Retail Limited (DSG) to the Court of Appeal.
Read More »Information Commissioner: Organisations need to do more to help people affected by data breaches
Information Commissioner John Edwards has today urged organisations across the country to recognise the real-world impact of data breaches – and the devastating effects they can have on people’s lives.
Read More »Statement on ICO’s work to protect children online
Children see sharing their personal information online as necessary to avoid social exclusion, our new research has found.
Read More »Ripple effect: the devastating impact of data breaches
A blog by John Edwards, Information Commissioner.
Read More »Global privacy authorities issue follow-up joint statement on data scraping after industry engagement
We and several global counterparts are highlighting how social media companies can better protect personal information, as concerns grow about mass scraping of personal information within social media platforms, including…
Read More »Statement in response to the introduction of the Data Use and Access Bill in the House of Lords
We welcome the introduction of the Data Use and Access Bill in the House of Lords and look forward to seeing it progress through parliament to Royal Assent.
Read More »Our statement in response to Government plans for NHS digital transformation
An ICO spokesperson: “We stand ready to support the Government’s ambition to make the NHS fit for the future, including the move to a more digital approach. Data protection law…
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