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ICO demands funding reforms
News Information Commissioner's Office claims current funding model could affect the amount of work it can do
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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ICO sounds alarm over wearable tech privacy issues
News Data protection body warns wearable tech users and device makers to be wary of falling foul of privacy regulations
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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UK Police woefully unequipped to handle data
News Only one in 17 police forces tested by the ICO have been found to adequately handle people’s data
By Alex Hamilton Published
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Student Loans Company slammed over data security gaffes
News UK data protection watchdog hits out at student finance organisation's data handling skills
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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eBay data breach set to be investigated by the ICO
News Auction site finds itself at centre of several security investigations in wake of data breach
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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Drop in data breach fines despite uptick in security leaks
News The ICO is dishing out fewer data breach fines even though more companies are owning up
By Alex Hamilton Published
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Virgin Media mass email blunder to be investigated by ICO
News Virgin Media botched mail-out to be probed by the Information Commissioner's Office
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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ICO and mobile networks pledge to cut spam
News EE, O2, Three, Vodafone have all signed up to the scheme that will rely on consumers reporting spam texts
By Clare Hopping Published
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Kent Police fined £100k for abandoning confidential tapes
News The ICO served the £100,000 fine to Gravesend Police after the tapes were found in disused offices.
By Clare Hopping Published
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BT under investigation for ‘exposing user credentials’
News ICO investigating data practices during email migration.
By Jane McCallion Published
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Abortion service slammed over £200K data breach fine
News Abortion service blasted over poor data handling in wake of £200,000 data breach fine from the ICO.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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NHS to face compulsory data protection audits
News Government minister sets out plans for more pro-active approach to NHS data protection.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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