ICO

Fight Against Nuisance Calls: The ICO's Approach

The ICO takes a strong, strictly enforced stance against companies responsible for nuisance calls, texts and emails with more than £2.4 million in fines issued since April 2022, and individual directors being held personally liable in some cases.

GamProtect: BGC's Single Customer View Solution to Reduce Gambling Related Harm

The Betting and Gaming Council has collaborated with major gambling operators to develop and test a Single Customer View solution that will help reduce incidents of gambling-related harm.

Guiding Journalists in Data Protection Law: The ICO's Code for Media Use of Personal Information

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has produced a code of data protection law and good practice intended to support the media and protect people's information when used for journalism.

Protect Yourself From Unsolicited Email Spam: A Guide to Reporting Rogue Companies

The ICO routinely works closely with other regulators and industry partners to take targeted action against companies responsible for initiating spam emails, and fines those who break the law.

Protecting Privacy in the Age of Generative AI

Organisations developing or using generative AI need to follow data protection laws and consider the impact on individuals, or face action from the regulator.

"TikTok Fined Over £12 Million for Breaches of Data Protection Legislation Concerning Children"

The ICO has issued a £12.7 million fine to TikTok for failing to comply with data protection law regarding the collection of data from 1.4 million UK children under 13 years old.

"Exploring the Benefits of Entering The ICO's Regulatory Sandbox: Good With Develops Financial Virtual Assistant App to Educate Young Adults on Personal Finance"

Good With is developing a Financial Virtual Assistant app that aims to help young adults understand their personal finances and gain fairer access to financial products and services through the ICO's Regulatory Sandbox.