Smash ‘n’ grab: Car rental man sentenced for data theft
A man who unlawfully accessed motorists’ personal data from Enterprise Rent-A-Car to pursue personal injury claims for financial gain has…
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ICO ransomware probe sparks warning of huge fines
The Information Commissioner’s Office has fired a warning shot over the bows of all tech providers which handle personal data…
ICO still owed nearly £26m in fines as appeals drag on
The Information Commissioner’s Office has continued its mission to crack down on both rogue marketers and business which flout data…
Privacy group warns Govt over revamp of data laws
Privacy campaigners have signalled there will be no easy ride for the Labour Government’s proposed Digital Information & Smart Data…
ICO causes stink over water firms’ sewage data blockage
Information Commissioner John Edwards has waded into the row over sewage pollution by calling on water companies to be more transparent…
UK and Canada join forces to probe 23andMe breach
The UK and Canadian data regulators are joining forces to launch an investigation into the October 2023 data breach at…
DMA calls on main parties to prioritise data, tech and AI
The DMA is determined that the Government’s data reforms do not sink without trace and is calling on the next…
Cheers and boos as data reforms Bill ends up in the bin
The Government’s failure to include the Data Protection & Digital Information Bill (No2) into its “wash up” process, which fast-tracks…
Data reforms Bill ‘doomed’ as General Election is called
The Government’s long-awaited Data Protection & Digital Information Bill has fallen victim to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to call…
ICO steps up GenAI warning despite Snapchat let off
The Information Commissioner’s Office has reiterated its warning to organisations that they must not ignore data protection risks associated with…