Complaints soar but ICO insists ‘we won’t react to noise’
Information Commissioner John Edwards has defended the regulator’s enforcement record, while admitting that he expects total complaints to reach 75,000…
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£14.5m Reddit fine fuels warning over kids’ data privacy
The Information Commissioner’s Office has warned it is gunning for companies which fail to protect children online after battering Reddit,…
Tech firms told to ensure AI images are sound – or else
Technology firms have received a shot over the bows over the rapid rise of AI-generated images depicting real people without…
ICO appeal ‘victory’ fuels fresh personal data warning
The Information Commissioner’s Office has reiterated its warning that it will take “robust action” against companies that fail to protect…
Brits resigned to cyber attacks but quick fix is crucial
UK consumers now view the prospect of having their data stolen in a retail cyber attacks as almost inevitable, but…
ICO inaction exposed again as EU GDPR fines top €7bn
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office “softly, softly” approach has been exposed once more with a new report showing GDPR fines…
MPs urged to rein in UK reliance on US tech giants
Privacy organisation Open Rights Group is calling on MPs to implement a digital sovereignty strategy to reduce the UK’s reliance…
TikTok fingered for tracking user on his Grindr account
TikTok stands accused of not only tracking its users while they are using the TikTok app itself, but it is…
Password security firm hit for password security failings
A company which pledged to help people improve their online security has been battered by the Information Commissioner’s Office after…
Daily Mail joins LiveRamp scheme following privacy row
The Daily Mail appears to have finally woken up to the need to adhere to privacy regulations, after signing up…