Our statement in response to Government plans for NHS digital transformation

An ICO spokesperson: “We stand ready to support the Government’s ambition to make the NHS fit for the future, including the move to a more digital approach. Data protection law…

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Statement in response to Synnovis cyber attack

An ICO spokesperson said: “While we are continuing to make enquiries into this matter, we recognise the sensitivity of some of the information in question and the worry this may…

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ICO statement in response to reports of data breach at The London Clinic

An ICO spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we have received a breach report and are assessing the information provided.”

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Elizabeth Denham’s term as Information Commissioner extended

An ICO spokesperson said: “Following a request from the Secretary of State for DCMS, Elizabeth Denham has agreed to extend her term as Information Commissioner to 31 October 2021, while…

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ICO response to Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology’s (POST) on AI in healthcare

An ICO spokesperson said: “The ICO contributed to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology’s (POST) recently published research briefing (known as a POSTnote) on AI and Healthcare, on the…

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Elizabeth Denham’s term as Information Commissioner extended

An ICO spokesperson said: “Following a request from the Secretary of State for DCMS, Elizabeth Denham has agreed to extend her term as Information Commissioner to 31 October 2021, while…

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ICO response to Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology’s (POST) on AI in healthcare

An ICO spokesperson said: “The ICO contributed to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology’s (POST) recently published research briefing (known as a POSTnote) on AI and Healthcare, on the…

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Statement in response to exam results

An ICO spokesperson said: “We understand how important A-level results and other qualifications are to students across the country. When so much is at stake, it’s especially important that their…

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ICO statement on the judgement of the European Court of Justice in the Schrems II case

An ICO spokesperson said: “The ICO is considering the judgment from the European Court of Justice in the Schrems II case and its impact on international data transfers, which are…

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