ICO: 20 million reasons to get ready for EU data laws
The Information Commissioner Christopher Graham is warning firms to start preparing for the EU data protection reforms now, or risk…
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Brexit win will not halt EU data protection reforms
Anyone clinging to the hope that a win for the Brexit brigade will prevent UK companies from having to implement…
Marketers face criminal action over data breaches
Marketers may have two years to knock their businesses into shape for the EU data protection reforms, but a group…
Facebook ‘still using illegal safe harbour agreement’
Three months after safe harbour was ruled illegal by the EU Court of Justice, Facebook is still using the agreement…
Privacy Shield is nothing short of preposterous
So, the European Parliament has just driven a coach and horses through the advice of its own court. The ECJ…
UK customer data ‘is still at risk’ despite US deal
Industry experts have hit out at the new transatlantic data transfer deal – hailed as a “major achievement” by EU…
Even a toddler could hack most websites, says ICO
Highly sensitive customer data held on company websites is so vulnerable to attack that even a toddler can be shown…
Call for privacy zones for shoppers to avoid tracking
With fears growing over the use of data-driven location tracking systems in shops, retailers are being urged to set up…
ICO warns retailers over rise of consumer tracking
The rise of shopper tracking technology may be proving a boon for retailers but the sector is facing greater scrutiny…
Asda accused of ignoring website flaw for 2 years
Asda has been slammed for ignoring a security flaw on its website for nearly two years, amid claims it could have allowed…