ICO

"Preparing for Generative AI: A Call from the ICO to Mitigate Privacy Risks"

The ICO is calling for businesses to examine the privacy risks of generative AI technologies before swiftly adopting them, urging that action be taken if any harm may come to people's data.

"Fines Issued for Unlawful Marketing Calls to UK's Do-Not-Call Register"

The ICO has issued a total of £250,000 in fines against two energy companies for bombarding people and businesses on the UK's ‘do not call’ register with unlawful marketing calls.

Ensuring Data Protection & Privacy for Citizens in the Global Digital Economy through PETs

The Information Commissioner's Office is recommending organizations to start using privacy enhancing technologies to securely and anonymously share people's personal data, driving innovation while protecting people's privacy.

Enforcement Notice Issued To Croydon Council For Failure to Comply With FOIA

The Information Commissioner has issued an enforcement notice to Croydon Council for repeated and systemic failures in complying with freedom of information legislation, which could result in the council being found in contempt of court should they fail to meet its requirements.

ICO Warns of Potential Discrimination from Inadequate Biometric Technologies

The ICO has warned organisations that immature biometric technologies, such as emotion analysis, may cause inaccurate assumptions and lead to discrimination.

Exploring Ways to Improve Handling of Freedom of Information Complaints by the ICO

The ICO has launched a consultation to prioritize FOI complaints due to limited funding, an increase in cases, and the need to support public authorities.

Utilizing Our Guidance to Benefit Your Employment Practices

Our employment guidance project is taking a different approach to provide support and clarity to organisations and individuals in an ever-changing workplace due to the pandemic and other factors.