ICO sets out priorities to protect children’s privacy online
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is calling on social media and video-sharing platforms to improve their data protection practices so children are safer when using their services. This comes as…
Read More »John Edwards speaks at TechUK Digital Ethics Summit 2023
Kia ora, good morning and welcome to TechUK’s annual Digital Ethics summit. I’m happy to be here talking to you all, a roomful of people who care as much as…
Read More »How data protection law can prevent harm in the housing sector
Housing organisations require personal data to provide services and support to their residents – this could be anything from contact details to medical records.
Read More »ICO and European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) sign Memorandum of Understanding
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which reinforces their common mission to uphold individuals’ data protection…
Read More »Don’t be blind to AI risks in rush to see opportunity – ICO reviewing key businesses’ use of generative AI
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will today call for businesses to address the privacy risks generative AI can bring before rushing to adopt the technology – with tougher checks on…
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 »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 »International data protection and privacy authorities provide guidance against the threat of credential stuffing attacks
Latest report from international data protection and privacy authorities has identified credential stuffing as a significant and growing cyber threat to personal information.
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.
Read More »ICO creates practical design guidance to help embed children’s privacy standards
In May, I blogged about how we wanted to collaborate with the digital design community to create practical guidance to support conformance with the ICO’s Children’s Code.
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