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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
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Recommendations on the development of AI systems from European DPAs

DPAs across Europe have provided useful recommendations for organisations involved in the development and deployment of AI systems, aiding these organisations to remain in compliance with the GDPR and other regulations applicable to AI systems.    The French data protection authority, CNIL recently published its first recommendations on the development of AI systems. These recommendations
May 2, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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The ICO issues guidance on personal data transfers to the US under UK GDPR

The ICO issues guidance aiming to support organisations conducting personal data transfers to the US using an Article 46 UK GDPR mechanism to those organisations that are not self-certified under the UK Extension to the EU-US DPF.    Transferring personal information across borders has become a crucial aspect of our interconnected world. In the digital
January 18, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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ICO fines two UK companies £180,000 for unlawful marketing calls

The ICO fines two UK companies for breaching PECR and launches video guides for small businesses.   The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently fined two companies a total of £180,000 for making unlawful marketing calls. The companies, Ice Telecommunications Ltd and UK Direct Business Solutions Ltd, were found to have made thousands of unsolicited
May 18, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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Spam emails result in a £130,000 fine from the ICO

The ICO has fined an online recruitment firm £130,000 after several spam emails were sent out to individuals over a one year period.    A UK-based online recruitment firm, Join the Triboo Limited, has been fined £130,000 by the ICO for sending 107 million spam emails between October 2019 and October 2020 to individuals seeking
April 25, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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ICO issues reprimand to the NHS after a data breach

ICO issues reprimand to the NHS after a data breach exposing sensitive health data of several individuals.    The ICO is calling for the highest standards in HIV services in the wake of a reprimand against NHS Highland. The health board was issued with an enforcement notice, which stated that it had failed to comply
April 13, 2023 Comments (0) Share
ICO guidance for companies
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ICO guidance for companies that develop or use generative AI systems

The ICO has issued guidance for companies that develop or use generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems to ensure that they are complying with data protection laws.   The UK’s data protection regulator, the ICO has issued guidance for companies that develop or use generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Generative AI is a type of machine
April 6, 2023 Comments (0) Share