ICO inaction exposed again as EU GDPR fines top €7bn
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office “softly, softly” approach has been exposed once more with a new report showing GDPR fines…
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Two firms whacked for illegal marketing bombardment
The war on nuisance calls and texts continues to keep the Information Commissioner’s Office busy with the regulator releasing details…
Password security firm hit for password security failings
A company which pledged to help people improve their online security has been battered by the Information Commissioner’s Office after…
Daily Mail joins LiveRamp scheme following privacy row
The Daily Mail appears to have finally woken up to the need to adhere to privacy regulations, after signing up…
ICO faces ridicule over £1m ‘bigger picture’ contract
The Information Commissioner’s Office is facing mass ridicule after signing a potential £1m deal for a specialist consultancy to advise…
Decision Marketing at 15: Puppy or vicious watchdog?
There is little doubt that the past 15 years have proved the most challenging for the Information Commissioner’s Office since…
ICO hails action to stamp out illegal advertising cookies
The Information Commissioner’s Office has provided an update on its action to tackle cookie compliance, which the regulator insists has…
ICO slammed over ‘slap on the wrist’ for PO data breach
The Information Commissioner’s Office is seemingly oblivious to the growing row over its regulatory “failings” after changing its mind over…
MPs urged to investigate ICO ‘collapse in enforcement’
Pressure is mounting on Parliament to bring the Information Commissioner’s Office to account amid claims that MPs should launch a…
ICO to offer discounts for law breakers – if they fess up
The Information Commissioner’s Office is planning a major overhaul of how it deals with companies that break data protection laws,…