ICO publishes SME Data Essentials pilot evaluation report
The ICO is here to help SMEs unlock the value of the personal information they hold, responsibly.
Read More »ICO statement, following Telegraph reporting of WhatsApp messages sent by Matt Hancock during the COVID-19 pandemic
ICO statement on its data protection and freedom of information remit, following Telegraph reporting of WhatsApp messages sent by Matt Hancock during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »ICO statement following Scottish Government’s consensual data protection audit
ICO has identified crucial areas the Scottish Government needs to improve on.
Read More »Tribunal rules on Experian appeal against ICO action
The First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) has ruled on the ICO’s action to require Experian Limited to change how it handles people’s personal data. The Judgment supported aspects of the ICO’s…
Read More »Information Commissioner’s Office calls for accountants to play their role in SMEs data protection compliance
Regulator publishes key questions for accountants to ask SME clients to ensure they get data protection compliance right.
Read More »Statement in response to Lancashire Police’s statement regarding Nicola Bulley on 15 February
Statement in response to Lancashire Police’s statement regarding Nicola Bulley on 15 February
Read More »Former 111 call centre advisor fined for illegally accessing medical records
A former 111 call centre advisor has been found guilty and fined for illegally accessing the medical records of a child and his family.
Read More »New guidance to industry issued for game developers on protecting children
The Information Commissioner’s Office sets the standard for ensuring games conform with data protection law. 93% of UK children play video games. Games providers should identify if their players are…
Read More »Business fined £200,000 for making over 1.7million unlawful calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today fined It’s OK Ltd £200,000 for what it called a “sustained and exploitative campaign” of nuisance calls.
Read More »Addressing concerns on the use of AI by local authorities
A blog by Stephen Bonner, Deputy Commissioner – Regulatory Supervision
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