Action taken against SEVEN organisations who failed in their duty to respond to information access requests
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has taken action against seven organisations who have failed to respond to the public when asked for personal information held about them, known as a…
Read More »ICO launches second consultation on the draft Data protection and journalism code
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a second consultation on a draft code of practice about using personal data for journalism (the code).
Read More »ICO takes action against two government departments for failing to comply with the Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued an enforcement notice to the Department for International Trade (DIT) and a practice recommendation to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy…
Read More »ICO acting against eight individuals over alleged theft of road traffic accident data from garages
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has commenced criminal proceedings against eight individuals over the alleged unlawful accessing and obtaining of people’s personal information from vehicle repair garages to generate potential…
Read More »UK Information Commissioner sets out focus on empowering people through information
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has set out a commitment to safeguard the information rights of the most vulnerable people, including regulatory work around children’s privacy, AI-driven discrimination, the use…
Read More »ICO sets out revised approach to public sector enforcement
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has today set out a revised approach to working more effectively with public authorities.
Read More »Open letter from UK Information Commissioner John Edwards to public authorities
The role of UK Information Commissioner comes with responsibilities, powers, and discretions. Since starting my role in January, I have been touring the UK listening to businesses, organisations and the…
Read More »ICO consults on how organisations can continue to protect people’s personal data when it’s transferred outside of the UK
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a public consultation on its draft international data transfer agreement (IDTA) and guidance.
Read More »New guidance on direct marketing and the public sector
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a new resource to help public sector organisations understand when the direct marketing rules will apply to their messages.
Read More »ICO fines transgender charity for data protection breach exposing sensitive personal data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined transgender charity Mermaids £25,000 for failing to keep the personal data of its users secure.
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