ICO strikes back at claims it has shut down all cases
The Information Commissioner’s Office has hit back at claims that it has shut up shop due to Covid-19, insisting it…
GDPR
Irish data regulator issues first GDPR ruling in two years
The Irish Data Protection Commissioner has finally issued its first ruling under GDPR, but anyone hoping for a shot over…
Former Opt-4 team relaunch Data Protection Network
A group of former Opt-4 senior advisors has relaunched the Data Protection Network – the organisation which won industry plaudits…
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…
Fresh delay to Marriott and BA fines fuels ICO criticism
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has found herself in hot water for the second time this week after she used a…
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…
Tech staff cuts put firms at risk of WFH data cock-ups
More than two-fifths (41%) of companies have admitted that their Covid-19 remote working system is in breach of GDPR, and…
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…