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 »“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 »New tool helps small businesses create privacy notices
We have launched a new, quick and easy-to-use tool to help small organisations and sole traders create a bespoke privacy notice and protect people’s information rights.
Read More »Social media and video sharing platforms put on notice over poor children’s privacy practices
We are calling on 11 social media and video sharing platforms to improve their children’s privacy practices.
Read More »Do I really need to read the privacy notice?
At the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), we are encouraging people to check how an app plans to use their personal information before they sign up.
Read More »ICO urges all app developers to prioritise privacy
The Information Commissioner’s Office is reminding all app developers to ensure they protect users’ privacy, following the regulator’s review of period and fertility apps.
Read More »ICO’s Children’s Code will help protect children online
A statutory code requiring organisations to provide better online privacy protections for children comes into force today, triggering the start of a 12 month transition period.
Read More »ICO response to email dated 20 August 2020 from Caroline Lucas MP and a cross party group of MPs
RE: Privacy implications of measures associated with the global pandemic. Thank you for your email of 20 August raising the privacy implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. I welcome…
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