Data protection is not an excuse when tackling scams and fraud
We are calling on organisations to share personal information responsibly to protect their customers from scams and fraud.
Developments
Our developments section tracks activities of the legislature, regulatory activities and court decisions as well as other relevant developments in the jurisdictions we follow.
Our lives, our privacy: the 40 items that shaped 40 years of privacy rights
We are marking our 40th anniversary by launching a digital exhibition telling the story of the most important moments in privacy and information rights over the past four decades.
Using Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to unlock value from data responsibly
On Thursday 7 November, DSIT’s Responsible Technology Adoption (RTA) Unit and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published the Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Cost-Benefit Awareness Tool.
Joint statement from the FCA, ICO and TPR for retail investment firms and pension providers
Data protection and effective communications to consumers in relation to retail investments and pensions.
NEW data protection code of conduct launched for UK private investigators
We have approved and published the first sector-owned code of conduct – The Association of British Investigators Ltd (ABI) UK GDPR code of conduct for Investigative and Litigation Support Services.
“Privacy must still come first.” – we’re calling for collaboration with developers as report reveals future innovations and data protection concerns in genomics
New report highlights how genomics could one day determine insurance quotes, solve crimes, tailor support in schools and create fitness plans
Thinking of using AI to assist recruitment? Our key data protection considerations
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has shared key questions organisations should ask when procuring AI tools to help with their employee recruitment.
ICO intervention into AI recruitment tools leads to better data protection for job seekers
We have today issued a series of recommendations [LINK] to AI developers and providers to ensure they are better protecting job seekers’ information rights.
EDPB adopts its first report under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and a statement on the recommendations on access to data for law enforcement
Brussels, 05 November – During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a report on the first review1 of EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), as well as a statement on the recommendations of the high-level group (HLG)2 on access to data for effective law enforcement. The EDPB welcomes the efforts by the … Read more
Empowering young people to learn more about their local environment
Did you know that no matter how old you are, you can ask public authorities about a wide range of topics that affect your day-to-day life and where you live?