How will UK data reforms hit the marketing industry?
Data protection experts have delivered their verdict on the Government’s planned data protection reforms, with opinion divided as whether the…
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Govt reforms to axe Information Commissioner’s role
The Government has launched a major consultation on the future of the Information Commissioner’s Office, as part of its overhaul…
Denham parting shot calls on G7 chiefs to fix cookies
The UK data watchdog is aiming to take the global lead in overhauling cookie consent pop-ups, as part of a…
Privacy group vows to ensure that WhatsApp coughs up
Privacy campaigners have vowed to ensure that the Irish Data Protection Commission carries out its ruling to impose the €225m…
Irish up WhatsApp fine 350% to €225m after EDPB call
The Irish Data Protection Commission has finally bared its teeth, imposing a €225m (£219m) fine on WhatsApp for severe breaches…
Tech giants lobby Brussels ‘through the back door’
The length that US tech giants will go to ensure they have huge influence in Brussels has been laid bare,…
Critics round on overhaul of data law; Daily Mail rejoices
Just hours after revealing it wanted to overhaul UK data laws, the Government is already facing a backlash from both…
Govt plots major data law shake-up steered by NZ chief
The Government has outlined plans for the biggest shake up of UK data protection for decades, paving the way for…
First UK firm hit under GDPR has fine cut by nearly 70%
The Information Commissioner’s Office has suffered another setback in its enforcement of GDPR – now known as UK GDPR –…
Top brands face official probe for illegal consent cookies
More than 400 companies – including major brands – are facing GDPR investigations across Europe for using unlawful cookie banners to…