Data reforms Bill ‘doomed’ as General Election is called
The Government’s long-awaited Data Protection & Digital Information Bill has fallen victim to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to call…
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ICO steps up GenAI warning despite Snapchat let off
The Information Commissioner’s Office has reiterated its warning to organisations that they must not ignore data protection risks associated with…
ICO chews out recruitment firm after seeing off appeal
The Information Commissioner’s Office has come out fighting following last month’s embarrassing defeat in the Upper-tier Tribunal against Experian by…
DMA boosts fight to finally clear up ‘legitimate interests’
The DMA is ramping up its campaign to finally overcome widespread confusion over the use of “legitimate interests” for marketing…
Germans back fight against ChatGPT data inaccuracies
The Germans have given Austrian Max Schrems’ fight against ChatGPT a major shot in the arm by backing his claim…
Petition against DWP spying in Data Bill nears 200,000
Nearly 200,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to ditch its plans to spy on bank accounts…
Social now top ad channel as brands ignore privacy fears
Social media giants have shrugged off major concerns over their privacy policies – typified by huge fines for Facebook, WhatsApp,…
Industry in peril as Schrems declares war on ChatGPT
The man who has almost single-handedly been responsible for bringing US tech giants to heel over their privacy practices has…
ICO left with egg on its face as Experian sees off appeal
The Information Commissioner’s Office has suffered yet another ignominious defeat in its attempt to force Experian to overhaul its offline…
DWP snooping powers ‘are cruel, dangerous and illegal’
The Government’s controversial plan to allow the Department for Work & Pensions to access benefits claimants’ bank accounts – included…