First UK firm hit under GDPR has fine cut by nearly 70%
The Information Commissioner’s Office has suffered another setback in its enforcement of GDPR – now known as UK GDPR –…
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ICO paves way for public sector to ramp up DM activity
Government departments and local councils could soon be ramping up their direct communications – promoting anything from healthy lifestyles to…
Sainsbury’s data cock-up delays product recall email
GDPR might have been in force for over three years but still even the biggest brands are getting it wrong…
Rogues back on the phones as PECR gripes hit new high
Concerns that the UK could be hit by a fresh barrage of nuisance calls have been realised with the latest…
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,…
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…