“We are not seeing the improvement both we and the public need” – ICO issues enforcement notice to GMP over transparency failures

Enforcement notice issued to Greater Manchester Police over failure to clear Freedom of Information backlog

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Update – statement on Court of Appeal judgment on Freedom of Information Act appeal

The Court of Appeal has ruled against the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in a Freedom of Information Act 2000 appeal regarding the ability to aggregate public interest factors for and…

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ICO reprimands council for disclosing domestic abuse victim’s details to ex-partner

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to Charnwood Borough Council after it disclosed the new address of a domestic abuse victim to her ex-partner.

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Statement on Court of Appeal judgment on Freedom of Information Act appeal

The Court of Appeal has ruled against the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in a Freedom of Information Act 2000 appeal regarding the ability to aggregate public interest factors for and…

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‘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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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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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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Court of Appeal rules ICO acted lawfully in subject access request complaint litigation

The UK Information Commissioner has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s ruling on a long-running court battle over a subject access request complaint.

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ICO publishes guidance to ensure lawful monitoring in the workplace

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is calling on organisations to consider both their legal obligations and their workers’ rights before they implement any monitoring in the workplace.

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Information Commissioner calls on public authorities to stop using spreadsheets in FOI responses

Advice comes following recent high profile data breaches.

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