‘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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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…
Read More »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).
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.
Read More »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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