ICO

The Dangers of Overly Intrusive Monitoring in the Workplace

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is reminding organisations that they must consider both their legal obligations and the rights of their workers before implementing any form of monitoring.

Welcome to the 2020 Data Protection Practitioner's Conference (DPPC)

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) aims to empower data protection and freedom of information practitioners with information and resources to stay ahead of technology advancements, protect the public’s personal data, and adjust their practices for upcoming changes in the legislation.

Answering Questions at the Data Protection Compliance Conference

The ICO is transforming to help the regulated community make responsible and accountable use of data, providing services like 'Data Essentials', the Innovation Advice service, and the Regulatory Sandbox, as well as being transparent, empathetic and maximising capacity.

Court of Appeal Upholds ICO Decision to Prioritize Complaints Effectively

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) welcomed the Court of Appeal's confirmation that it has broad discretion in investigating and deciding data protection complaints, while also announcing its satisfaction with the outcome of Mr Delo's case.

ICO Issues Preliminary Enforcement Notice to Snap Over Data Protection Risks Posed by Generative AI Chatbot 'My AI''

Snap Inc and Snap Group Limited have been given a preliminary enforcement notice by the Information Commissioner's Office following a failure to adequately assess the risks posed by the generative AI Chatbot 'My AI'.

Fines Totalling £590,000 Issued by ICO For 1.9 Million Unwanted Marketing Calls Targeting Vulnerable Groups

The ICO has issued a total of £590,000 in fines to five companies for making 1.9 million illegally-made marketing calls targeting the elderly and vulnerable members of society.

Investigation launched into potential cyber breach at Greater Manchester Police

The Information Commissioner's Office is looking into a potential data breach affecting Greater Manchester Police, to ensure employee information remains secure.