ICO lays into Labour Party over data request backlog
The Labour Party has become the latest organisation to incur the wrath of the Information Commissioner’s Office after being issued…
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Retail chiefs fear tightrope between privacy and data
Retail marketing chiefs might be waking up to the benefits of embracing first-party data but the vast majority (78%) are…
SMEs urged to check consent with privacy notice tool
Small organisations and sole traders are being urged to check they are compliant with data protection law after being offered…
Smash ‘n’ grab: Car rental man sentenced for data theft
A man who unlawfully accessed motorists’ personal data from Enterprise Rent-A-Car to pursue personal injury claims for financial gain has…
Most consumers believe their data is being misused
It seems that organisations of all types and sizes still have plenty to do to convince consumers they can be…
Schrems guns for Musk over X ‘illegal’ AI training data
Elon Musk might think he has scored a major victory against the ad industry after X’s legal action has led…
ICO ransomware probe sparks warning of huge fines
The Information Commissioner’s Office has fired a warning shot over the bows of all tech providers which handle personal data…
Social media giants warned over children’s privacy
Social media and video sharing platforms have been warned to improve their children’s privacy practices or face enforcement action amid…
ICO still owed nearly £26m in fines as appeals drag on
The Information Commissioner’s Office has continued its mission to crack down on both rogue marketers and business which flout data…
Privacy group warns Govt over revamp of data laws
Privacy campaigners have signalled there will be no easy ride for the Labour Government’s proposed Digital Information & Smart Data…