Brands face threat of new wave of data breach payouts
The Court of Appeal has paved the way for a potential barrage of compensation claims for breaches of data protection…
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ICO plans triage system to tackle complaints emergency
The Information Commissioner’s Office is proposing major changes to its seemingly out-of-control complaints-handling procedure by introducing a “triage” system, that…
Action against tiny Scottish charity sparks huge ICO row
The Information Commissioner’s Office has walked straight into a major row up after issuing its first ever fine for the…
Lawmakers urged to act on ‘severe’ failings of the ICO
UK and European lawmakers must take a long hard look at the record of the Information Commissioner’s Office, following “a…
‘Devastated’ Co-op boss says hack hit all 6.5m members
The Co-op has finally admitted that its entire customer base of 6.5 million members had their data stolen in April’s…
Complaints to the ICO soar as performance takes a hit
The Information Commissioner’s Office has seen a significant drop in performance at a time when staff costs are higher than…
All bets are off as Paddy Power customer data is stolen
Paddy Power might be known for its off the wall bets – from seagulls taking over the world and sidebets…
‘Tricky at best, pointless at worst’; ICO fines 23andMe
The UK Information Commissioner has raised more than a few eyebrows after trying to make a bold statement by fining…
M&S reopens online store but only for limited service
Marks & Spencer has finally started taking online clothing orders again, more than six weeks after it was forced to…
North Face runs into trouble as hackers strike again
The North Face, the fashion retailer which prides itself on its rugged outdoor wear, has been forced to admit its…