Our statement in response to Meta’s announcement to introduce teen accounts

Stephen Almond, Executive Director Regulatory Risk said:  “We welcome Instagram’s new protections for its younger users  following our engagement with them.  Our Children’s code is clear that kids’ accounts must…

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ICO statement in response to Meta’s announcement on user data to train AI

Statement from Stephen Almond, Executive Director Regulatory Risk at the ICO.

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Statement in response to Meta’s plans to train generative AI with user data

Stephen Almond, Executive Director, Regulatory Risk at the ICO, said:  “We are pleased that Meta has reflected on the concerns we shared from users of their service in the UK,…

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ICO launches “consent or pay” call for views and updates on cookie compliance work

A blog by Stephen Almond, Executive Director, Regulatory Risk.

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ICO statement in response to Which? report on smart devices harvesting data

Stephen Almond, Executive Director – Regulatory Risk said: “People should be able to enjoy the benefits of using their connected devices without having excessive amounts of their personal data gathered.

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Generative AI: eight questions that developers and users need to ask

A blog by Stephen Almond, Director of Technology and Innovation.

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