The Information Commissioner's Office is reviewing period and fertility apps due to concerns in data security and has commissioned a survey to investigate current user experiences.
The ICO has released new guidance that recommends organizations using BCC to protect personal data use other secure means of communication (such as bulk email services) in order to avoid potential data breaches.
The ICO is conducting a consultation concerning guidance on biometric data and technologies, available from 18 August to 20 October 2023.
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued action against five public bodies for failing to handle Freedom of Information requests properly.
The ICO is currently investigating a data breach related to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests for crime statistics between April 2021 and March 2022, and a separate breach reported to them in November 2022.
The ICO has launched a call for victims of ‘text pests’ to come forward to help the regulator gather evidence of the impact of this illegal behaviour.
The Information Commissioner's Office is investigating a security breach in the Police Service of Northern Ireland, which has raised serious concerns regarding the safety and security of personal information.