Only 7% of Meta users agree with AI data grab policy
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users have issued a mass rejection of Meta’s strategy of using their personal data to train…
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Action against tiny Scottish charity sparks huge ICO row
The Information Commissioner’s Office has walked straight into a major row up after issuing its first ever fine for the…
Brits’ trust in how brands use data ‘lowest in the world’
It may be virtually impossible to find a marketer or agency which is not grabbing AI tools with both hands…
Lawmakers urged to act on ‘severe’ failings of the ICO
UK and European lawmakers must take a long hard look at the record of the Information Commissioner’s Office, following “a…
Complaints to the ICO soar as performance takes a hit
The Information Commissioner’s Office has seen a significant drop in performance at a time when staff costs are higher than…
All bets are off as Paddy Power customer data is stolen
Paddy Power might be known for its off the wall bets – from seagulls taking over the world and sidebets…
TikTok back in the dock over data transfers to China
TikTok’s week has gone from bad to worse after the Irish Data Protection Commission has confirmed it is launching a…
Round 1 to ICO as TikTok opens £12.7m penalty appeal
TikTok has failed in its initial attempt to get its £12.7m UK GDPR fine thrown out even before its appeal…
ICO calls for online ad giants to build privacy-first tools
The Information Commissioner’s Office has launched a consultation on a new enforcement approach designed to unlock privacy-preserving alternatives to the…
M&S goodwill gift card email sparks scam attack fears
Marks & Spencer’s attempt to woo customers back by sending out thousands of £10 gift cards to those affected by…