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Read More »Blog: Commissioner responds to misdirected criticism of journalism code
As a society we understand that a free press is an essential function of our democracy.
Read More »Providing certainty on how we enforce the laws we regulate
A blog by Stephen Eckersley, ICO Director of Investigations.
Read More »Five businesses fined a total of £435,000 for making nearly half a million unlawful marketing calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined five companies a total of £435,000 for making nearly half a million unlawful marketing calls to people registered with the Telephone Preference Service…
Read More »ICO and Ofcom strengthen partnership on online safety and data protection
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Ofcom have today set out how we will work together to ensure coherence between the data protection and the new online safety regimes.
Read More »How the ICO enforces: a new strategic approach to regulatory action
I enjoy speaking to groups of ordinary citizens, and bringing to life this arcane and technical world of data protection, freedom of information and privacy by using real world examples…
Read More »Blog: International transfers: empowering innovation and growth whilst protecting people’s personal information
It’s important that businesses and organisations know how to protect people’s personal information when making international transfers, which are central to the increasingly global nature of businesses.
Read More »ICO launches consultation on how it prioritises FOI complaints
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a consultation on how it prioritises the complaints it receives about public bodies’ handling of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
Read More »Department for Education warned after gambling companies benefit from learning records database
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to the Department for Education (DfE) following the prolonged misuse of the personal information of up to 28 million children.
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