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The UK’s Children’s Code: Update for businesses processing children’s data

The ICO has provided recommended business practices for businesses processing children’s data in the UK, to ensure compliance with the UK’s Children’s Code.   The UK’s Children’s Code (also known as the Age-Appropriate Design Code) sets out key data protection requirements for online services that process children’s personal data. Enforced by the Information Commissioner’s Office
March 13, 2025 Comments (0) Share
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Children’s Data Privacy Practices fuel investigations into various businesses

The UK’s ICO launched investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over Children’s Data Privacy Practices. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into the data privacy practices of TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur, focusing on how these platforms handle the personal information of children. The probe aims to determine whether these companies comply
March 6, 2025 Comments (0) Share
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Free Direct Marketing Advice Generator launched by the ICO

The ICO has launched a free Direct Marketing Advice Generator to help organisations stay compliant with UK laws. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a free online tool to help organisations ensure their direct marketing activities comply with UK law. This tool, coined the Direct Marketing Advice Generator, is designed to provide tailored compliance
February 27, 2025 Comments (0) Share
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The ICO provides tips on data protection

Prioritizing data protection for your business in 2025: ICO provides tips As you undertake business operations this year, there’s one crucial element that shouldn’t be overlooked—data protection. Getting data protection right from the start will not only ensure compliance with data privacy laws but also help you build trust with customers, suppliers, and partners alike.
February 6, 2025 Comments (0) Share
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A year of Data Protection Law: 2024 review

Throughout this year, the EU and the UK have experienced several notable developments in data protection. In this article, we will highlight some of the key milestones of 2024.   The year began with an ever relevant reminder, advising UK organisations on the transfer of personal data to the US under the UK GDPR, stressing
December 19, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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Using AI in recruitment: Recommendations for business owners

The ICO has published recommendations for business owners on using AI in recruitment processes lawfully and ethically.   Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming recruitment by saving time and improving efficiency for businesses of various sizes and across industries. Businesses are using AI tools to source potential candidates, summarize CVs, as well as score applicants. However,
November 21, 2024 Comments (0) Share
Provisional decision from the ICO
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Provisional decision from the ICO to fine a software company following a ransomware attack

Following a ransomware attack, the ICO has made a provisional decision to impose a £6 million fine, and urged organisations to secure external connections.    The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) released a statement earlier this month, announcing that they have issued a provisional decision to fine Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced), a healthcare technology
August 22, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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Enforcement notices issued to two public organisations

The UK ICO has issued enforcement notices to two public bodies under the Freedom of Information Act of 2000, ordering them to address a backlog of requests from the public.    The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently took action against two public service organisations for their ongoing failures to meet fundamental Freedom of Information Act
August 8, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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Data Protection and AI chatbots: Advice from the ICO

Following an investigation into the technology company Snap Inc, the ICO has published data protection advice with the use of AI chatbots.   Lately, it has become increasingly common for businesses and organisations to offer the option of an AI chatbot for website visitors and app users. Whether it be a social media chatbot, or
June 6, 2024 Comments (0) Share
Combat the threat of cyber attacks
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Combat the threat of cyber attacks: A call to action from the ICO

The ICO has called on organisations to take action to combat the threat of cyber attacks, providing guidance based on 2023 data breach reports.    In light of the escalating risk of cyber threats, The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is urging all organisations to strengthen their cyber security measures and safeguard the personal data under
May 23, 2024 Comments (0) Share