The ICO is right to push back against government meddling
The UK government believes unlocking the power of data is a key Brexit dividend, so it’s no surprise it recently launched a wide-ranging consultation…
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ICO expresses concerns over its future independence
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its response to the recently announced government consultation on the future direction of…
ICO cookie consent: How will the plan affect businesses?
In September 2021, the data protection authorities of each G7 nation met virtually to discuss a technological or innovation issue that they believed…
ICO in bid to end cookie pop-ups
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will today call on data protection and privacy authorities from across the G7 group of countries to…
ICO consults public on personal data in employment practices
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a consultation on the use of personal data by employers, including in workplace…
ICO consults on new international data transfer agreement
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a public consultation on its draft international data transfer agreement (IDTA) and…
ICO ends its involvement in dispute between NatWest Bank and data breach whistleblower
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has ended its involvement in a dispute between NatWest and a former branch worker over confidential…
ICO to probe Hancock over private email use
Former health secretary Matt Hancock, who resigned in June after breaking social distancing laws amid a storm of criticism for his handling of the…
ICO issues guidance on facial recognition in public spaces
The UK information commissioner is “deeply concerned” about the inappropriate and reckless use of live facial recognition (LFR) technologies in public…