Data breaches, not rogues, are ICO Public Enemy No. 1
Companies suffering data breaches are far more likely to be clobbered by the Information Commissioner’s Office – and harder –…
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Industry award launched to honour Rosemary Smith
The Data Protection Network is launching a new industry award to recognise the huge contribution made by Rosemary Smith, the…
Second-party data market ‘explodes’ due to GDPR fears
Companies are increasingly turning to second-party data – customer information shared on a private basis – due to increased scrutiny…
ICO website under siege from 40 online threats a day
The Information Commissioner’s Office website – the only official resource for tens of thousands of companies looking for advice on…
ASA under fire over ‘heavy handed’ stereotype ad bans
The Advertising Standards Authority has been accused of being heavy handed in its implementation of the new rules on gender…
Industry tributes pour in for ‘vibrant’ Jo Howard-Brown
Senior figures in the data and direct marketing industry have joined forces to pay tribute to former Direct Mail Information…
Ambulance chasing lawyers bolster attack against BA
Compensation lawyers are ramping up their efforts to corral British Airways customers to file claims against the airline following the…
ICO shows ‘staggering’ lack of judgement over BA case
The Information Commissioner’s Office has been slated for its handling of the British Airways data breach investigation, amid claims it…
Data-driven adspend to hit $520bn as Amazon strikes
Widescale adoption of data-driven targeting techniques will fuel huge growth in global digital advertising spend – which will nearly double in value…
GDPR one year on: Data is now a major boardroom issue
On the eve of the first anniversary of GDPR, data and marketing industry chiefs have hailed the progress most companies…