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ICO threatens to name and shame cookie consent rogues
News Websites failing on cookie consent have until January before the ICO takes action
By Emma Woollacott Published
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“Limited resources” scupper ICO probe into EasyJet breach
News The decision to drop the probe has been described as “deeply concerning” by security practitioners
By Ross Kelly Published
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Almost one-third of data breaches reported to ICO came from outsiders
News The number of organizations reporting or being reported to the ICO has reached a four-year high
By Ross Kelly Published
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Surge in workplace monitoring prompts new ICO guidelines on employee privacy
News Detailed guidance on how to implement workplace monitoring could prevent data protection blunders
By Ross Kelly Published
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ICO warns against Excel spreadsheets to curb public sector data breaches
News The ICO's advisory follows a spate of data protection blunders at UK police forces in recent months
By Ross Kelly Published
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ICO threatens enforcement action against websites with 'harmful' cookie banners
News The joint effort with the CMA will see a greater focus placed on tackling privacy-unfriendly default settings and bundled consent options
By Richard Speed Published
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Electoral Commission hit by ‘complex’ 15-month cyber attack
News Cyber criminals, who first breached the organization’s systems in August 2021, were identified in October last year
By Richard Speed Published
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GDPR fines just 6% of the total cost of data breaches
News Costs are surging as tickbox compliance distracts organizations from proper security
By Richard Speed Published
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ICO: The public sector isn’t getting 'an easier ride' with GDPR penalties
News The UK’s information commissioner outlines his new approach to regulation and why the most constructive punishments will always be favoured
By Connor Jones Published
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ICO crackdown on AI recruitment part of three-year vision to save businesses £100 million
News ICO25 outlines a fresh approach that involves releasing learning materials, advice, and a new ICO-moderated discussion forum for businesses
By Connor Jones Published
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Cabinet Office fined £500,000 for New Year Honours data leak
News Error led to more than 1,000 people having their names and corresponding addresses posted online
By Connor Jones Published
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ICO publishes new data protection standards for the adtech industry
News The new rules apply to new online advertising strategies which must place protections for users at the forefront
By Connor Jones Published
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