Government orders major audit of the ICO’s operations
The Government has parachuted in a global management consultancy to run a major audit of the Information Commissioner’s Office, following claims…
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DMA joins forces with ISBA to tackle adtech data abuse
The DMA is attempting to bring some clarity to the adtech and real-time bidding market by linking up with client body ISBA…
‘Chicken’ ICO kicks adtech investigation into long grass
The Information Commissioner’s Office has been accused of chickening out of its investigation into the real-time bidding and adtech industry,…
New tech trade body to join fight against online harms
Both the Government and the Information Commissioner’s Office have backed the launch of a new online industry body, aimed at…
Warwick Uni breach cover-up sparks warning to brands
Companies are being urged to ensure that data protection officers are given the right support – and adequate training –…
Now Germans call for GDPR shake-up to avoid ‘collapse’
Just hours after warnings that EU member states are putting the future of GDPR at risk by under-investing in enforcement,…
Brussels urged to act on GDPR failings or risk demise
The European Commission must force member states to increase investment in GDPR enforcement – and even refer them to the…
Opt-4 shuts after 15 years as coronavirus takes its toll
Opt-4, the pioneering data protection compliance consultancy launched by industry stalwarts Jenny Moseley and Rosemary Smith, has closed its doors…
Denham plays ‘good cop, bad cop’ in ICO rule shake-up
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has reinforced her message that her office will show greater leniency to firms during the Covid-19…
Senior judge suspends all appeals against ICO rulings
All appeals against Information Commissioner’s Office rulings have been suspended for at least 28 days because the regulator’s staff cannot…