ICO’s work in the media – John Edwards’ Letter to the Editor, Financial Times
The FT has printed the following letter from John Edwards.
Read More »Director’s Update – Why Covid-19 has shown the FOI Act has never been more important to UK society
The past two years have highlighted how transparency and accountability are fundamental to our democracy – the impact of decisions made by public bodies throughout the pandemic have affected us…
Read More »ICO takes action against companies over predatory marketing calls targeting elderly, vulnerable people
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) today announced fines totalling £405,000 to five companies responsible for over 750,000 unwanted marketing calls targeted at older, vulnerable people.
Read More »ICO reprimands Scottish Government over need to be upfront about NHS Scotland COVID Status app’s use of people’s details
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to the Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland over both organisations failure to provide people with clear information about how…
Read More »ICO’s work in the media – John Edwards talks to the Telegraph
John Edwards was interviewed by the Telegraph about the opportunities for data regulation in the UK post-Brexit, while maintaining high standards of data protection.
Read More »ICO statement on California’s plans to introduce new bill to protect children’s data online
ICO statement on California’s plans to introduce new bill to protect children’s data online.
Read More »One month to go: have your say on how the ICO uses its powers to investigate, regulate and enforce
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is seeking the views of stakeholders and the public on how it regulates the laws it monitors and enforces.
Read More »ICO statement on the Google Privacy Sandbox
Statement in response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s announcement that it has accepted a revised offer from Google of commitments relating to its proposed removal of third-party cookies from…
Read More »Respect and healthy relationships online – how the Children’s code can help
The theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day is respect and healthy relationships online.
Read More »ICO’s work in the media – John Edwards talks to Big Issue North
John Edwards is profiled in the latest edition of the Big Issue North, discussing the importance of privacy and freedom of information.
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