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ICO fines topped $14 million in 2023 amid crackdown by regulator on data protection standards

By Emma Woollacott published

News ICO fines across 2023 exceeded £14 million, with TikTok among the worst-hit for data protection violations

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Using Excel for data analysis vs management

By Kate O'Flaherty published

In-depth With many public sector organizations using Excel for data analysis and management, what are the risks and benefits of each approach?

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ICO threatens to name and shame cookie consent rogues

By Emma Woollacott published

News Websites failing on cookie consent have until January before the ICO takes action

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“Limited resources” scupper ICO probe into EasyJet breach

By Ross Kelly published

News The decision to drop the probe has been described as “deeply concerning” by security practitioners

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Almost one-third of data breaches reported to ICO came from outsiders

By Ross Kelly published

News The number of organizations reporting or being reported to the ICO has reached a four-year high

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Surge in workplace monitoring prompts new ICO guidelines on employee privacy

By Ross Kelly published

News Detailed guidance on how to implement workplace monitoring could prevent data protection blunders

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ICO warns against Excel spreadsheets to curb public sector data breaches

By Ross Kelly published

News The ICO's advisory follows a spate of data protection blunders at UK police forces in recent months

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ICO threatens enforcement action against websites with 'harmful' cookie banners

By Richard Speed published

News The joint effort with the CMA will see a greater focus placed on tackling privacy-unfriendly default settings and bundled consent options

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Electoral Commission hit by ‘complex’ 15-month cyber attack

By Richard Speed published

News Cyber criminals, who first breached the organization’s systems in August 2021, were identified in October last year

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GDPR fines just 6% of the total cost of data breaches

By Richard Speed published

News Costs are surging as tickbox compliance distracts organizations from proper security

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