ICO defends its record after scathing Telegraph report
The Information Commissioner’s Office has jumped to the defence of its record following a Daily Telegraph report which claims that,…
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NZ data chief and Facebook critic tipped to lead ICO
Fears that the new Information Commissioner could be little more than a Government patsy, brought in to water down data…
Govt reveals war plan to fight big tech but is it too late?
The UK Government is ratcheting up the rhetoric against the big tech giants, with new proposals to increase competition in…
Most Brits still in dark about how their data is handled
UK organisations still need to be far more transparent in how they handle consumers’ personal data, with most Brits remaining…
LGBTQ+ charity battered for confidential email gaffe
A transgender charity has learnt the hard way that failing to keep the personal data of users secure can have…
ICO issued £42m in fines last year; £29m is still unpaid
The Information Commissioner’s Office has revealed that it is still owed nearly £29m in unpaid fines for breaches of data…
Lawyers claim victory as BA agrees data breach payout
British Airways has finally agreed to cough up compensation to thousands of customers affected by the 2018 data breach, according to the…
Brazier exposed as PECR wrecker gets pukka penalty
Claims management firm Brazier Consulting Services has become the latest business to be exposed as a PECR pest after being…
‘Abusive’ home improvement business nailed by ICO
The Information Commissioner’s Office is continuing its relentless pursuit of companies which breach the PECR legislation, with a Sussex home…
‘Distressing’ spam texts cook up trouble for Papa John’s
Takeaway chain Papa John’s, whose strapline is “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza”, has paid the price for getting its marketing mix…