Our lives, our privacy: the 40 items that shaped 40 years of privacy rights
We are marking our 40th anniversary by launching a digital exhibition telling the story of the most important moments in privacy and information rights over the past four decades.
Read More »Joint statement from the FCA, ICO and TPR for retail investment firms and pension providers
Data protection and effective communications to consumers in relation to retail investments and pensions.
Read More »Using Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to unlock value from data responsibly
On Thursday 7 November, DSIT’s Responsible Technology Adoption (RTA) Unit and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published the Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Cost-Benefit Awareness Tool.
Read More »NEW data protection code of conduct launched for UK private investigators
We have approved and published the first sector-owned code of conduct – The Association of British Investigators Ltd (ABI) UK GDPR code of conduct for Investigative and Litigation Support Services.
Read More »ICO intervention into AI recruitment tools leads to better data protection for job seekers
We have today issued a series of recommendations [LINK] to AI developers and providers to ensure they are better protecting job seekers’ information rights.
Read More »Thinking of using AI to assist recruitment? Our key data protection considerations
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has shared key questions organisations should ask when procuring AI tools to help with their employee recruitment.
Read More »“Privacy must still come first.” – we’re calling for collaboration with developers as report reveals future innovations and data protection concerns in genomics
New report highlights how genomics could one day determine insurance quotes, solve crimes, tailor support in schools and create fitness plans
Read More »Empowering young people to learn more about their local environment
Did you know that no matter how old you are, you can ask public authorities about a wide range of topics that affect your day-to-day life and where you live?
Read More »Information Commissioner seeks permission to appeal DSG Retail Ltd ruling
We are seeking permission to appeal the judgment of the Upper Tribunal (Tribunal) on DSG Retail Limited (DSG) to the Court of Appeal.
Read More »Information Commissioner: Organisations need to do more to help people affected by data breaches
Information Commissioner John Edwards has today urged organisations across the country to recognise the real-world impact of data breaches – and the devastating effects they can have on people’s lives.
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