Blog: Data protection doesn’t take a day off
Last year we began taking action against organisations for non-payment of the data protection fee, sending out a clear message that those who didn’t pay risked a fine. Original article […]
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Blog: Using biometric data in a fair, transparent and accountable manner
As technology takes ever greater strides, so organisations and businesses are harnessing its capabilities to help manage their contact with customers, including using it for means of identification and authentication. […]
Helping people be data aware
Today the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is launching the ‘Be Data Aware’ campaign to help people understand how organisations might be using their data to target them online, and how people can […]
ICO fines PPI claims company £120,000 for millions of nuisance texts
The ICO has fined a PPI claims management company £120,000 for sending unlawful spam texts about its services. Original article here
ICO says that voice data collected unlawfully by HMRC should be deleted
An ICO investigation into HMRC’s Voice ID service was prompted by a complaint from Big Brother Watch about the department’s conduct. Original article here
Accuracy of AI system outputs and performance measures
Continuing our AI auditing framework blog series , Reuben Binns, our Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Valeria Gallo, Technology Policy Adviser, explore how the data protection principle of […]
Helping us strike the right balance between journalism and data protection
Privacy and freedom of expression are both fundamental rights that are equally vital to our society, democracy and way of life. But they can sometimes appear to be in conflict […]
ICO fines funeral plan firm and asks public to help elderly relatives to report nuisance calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) wants people to support their elderly relatives or neighbours if they are receiving nuisance marketing calls. Original article here
Blog: Children’s privacy – new standards for online services will help protect children
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ICO launches consultation on Code of Practice to help protect children online
Today the Information Commissioner’s Office opens consultation on 16 standards that online services must meet to protect children’s privacy. Age appropriate design: a code of practice for online services sets […]