‘Be smarter than your smart tech’ – ICO issues top tips for consumers buying smart devices on Black Friday

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has shared its top tips to support consumers shopping smart tech this Black Friday.

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What to consider when using online forms to receive information requests

As freedom of information (FOI) practitioners, you have a responsibility to help requesters clarify what it is they want from you.

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ICO and European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) sign Memorandum of Understanding

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which reinforces their common mission to uphold individuals’ data protection…

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Information Commissioner’s Office issues three fines totalling £170,000 for illegal direct marketing

Three companies offering financial services have been fined £170,000 collectively by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for illegal direct marketing under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

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An apology from the ICO to Dame Alison Rose

The ICO recently investigated a complaint from Nigel Farage. The ICO’s investigation was solely into NatWest’s actions as a data controller.

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ICO reprimands University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust for lost referrals

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust after a computer system caused some patient referrals to be delayed or lost altogether.

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How data protection law can help retailers tackle shoplifting

As statistics show that shoplifting is up by 27% across ten of the largest cities in the UK*, more retailers are turning to technology to protect their business. Data protection…

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ICO Statement

The Information Commissioner notes Ms Rose has expressed concern about the reporting of her role in the matters brought to the ICO by Mr Farage. The ICO acknowledges that we…

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ICO seeks Sandbox entrants for 2024

Organisations have until the end of this year to submit expressions of interest in entering the ICO’s Regulatory Sandbox in 2024.

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Paul Arnold at PDP’s Data Protection Compliance Conference 2023

Thank you for such a warm welcome. It’s great to be with you today and a privilege to be opening today’s Data Protection Compliance Conference.

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