ICO urges parents to treat online privacy like road safety
The Information Commissioner’s Office is calling on parents to treat their children’s online privacy like road safety and stranger danger…
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Get your kicks in 2026… by being ‘cool’ with the gang
Each generation redefines what it means to be cool. Gen Alpha is no different, but as the first generation to…
Round 1 to ICO as TikTok opens £12.7m penalty appeal
TikTok has failed in its initial attempt to get its £12.7m UK GDPR fine thrown out even before its appeal…
OnlyFans owner spanked by Ofcom over age check tool
The company behind the adult services site OnlyFans has been slammed by Ofcom for failing to accurately respond to formal…
Youth body taps into gaming to dish out financial advice
The National Citizen Service Trust, the only dedicated public body for youth, and a key component of the Government’s National…
Burger King email ban exposes ‘woeful’ data practices
Burger King’s data governance has been branded “woeful and potentially illegal” after an ad watchdog investigation has exposed major issues…
Instagram hit with €405m fine for kids’ privacy breach
Instagram has been slapped with a €405m (£349m) fine by the Irish Data Protection Commission for violating GDPR by failing…
Fresh call to ban booze ads over festive bombardment
MPs and health groups are stepping up their calls for even tougher restrictions on alcohol advertising, claiming the looming Christmas…