Ambition can raise global data protection standards to benefit us all
Amid a busy start to 2021, Data Protection Day provides an opportunity to step back and reflect on the continued lifting of data protection standards around the world.
Read More »ICO launches fourth and final phase of privacy innovation grants programme
Applications are now open for the fourth and final round of funding for the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) current grants programme. The ICO committed to run the grants programme until…
Read More »ICO Technology team strengthened with new appointment
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is pleased to announce that a new Director of Technology and Innovation has been appointed.
Read More »Fines totalling £480,000 issued to companies making nuisance calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued fines totalling £480,000 to four separate companies for making unlawful calls to numbers registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS).
Read More »ICO launches fourth and final phase of privacy innovation grants programme
Applications are now open for the fourth and final round of funding for the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) current grants programme. The ICO committed to run the grants programme until…
Read More »Ambition can raise global data protection standards to benefit us all
Amid a busy start to 2021, Data Protection Day provides an opportunity to step back and reflect on the continued lifting of data protection standards around the world.
Read More »Elizabeth Denham’s term as Information Commissioner extended
An ICO spokesperson said: “Following a request from the Secretary of State for DCMS, Elizabeth Denham has agreed to extend her term as Information Commissioner to 31 October 2021, while…
Read More »Information Commissioner looks ahead to 2021
While January is always a month for looking ahead, it feels like no discussions of plans for 2021, professionally or personally, are possible without the mention of lockdown, vaccinations or…
Read More »ICO response to Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology’s (POST) on AI in healthcare
An ICO spokesperson said: “The ICO contributed to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology’s (POST) recently published research briefing (known as a POSTnote) on AI and Healthcare, on the…
Read More »Adtech investigation resumes
Statement from Simon McDougall, ICO Deputy Commissioner, on the ICO’s investigation into the adtech industry.
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