On December 12, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office announced that it is producing an online resource relating to employment practices and data protection.
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UK ICO Issues Statement on the Use of Cookies
On November 21, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office issued a statement explaining that it has recently written to companies operating some of the UK’s most visited websites regarding their compliance with data protection laws when using cookies.
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European Data Protection Supervisor and UK ICO Sign Memorandum of Understanding
On November 8, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office and the European Data Protection Supervisor announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding intended to reinforce their “common mission to uphold individuals’ data protection and privacy rights, and cooperate internationally to achieve this goal”.
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UK Court Blocks UK ICO Fine and Enforcement Against Clearview AI
On October 17, 2023, The First-tier Tribunal of the UK General Regulatory Chamber allowed an appeal by Clearview AI Inc against an enforcement notice and fine issued by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office. …
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UK ICO Publishes Guidance on Workplace Monitoring
On October 3, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published new Guidance on lawful monitoring in the workplace, designed to help employers comply with their obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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The UK ICO Publishes Opinion on UK Government’s Assessment of Adequacy for the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF
On September 21, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published an opinion on the UK Government’s assessment of adequacy for the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
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ICO and NCSC Sign Joint Memorandum of Understanding for Information Sharing
On September 12, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, and the Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of the UK, Lindy Cameron, signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets forth a framework for cooperation and information sharing between the ICO and the NCSC. …
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UK ICO Encourages Use of Privacy Enhancing Technologies
On June 19, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) recommended that organizations start using privacy enhancing technologies (“PETs”) to share personal information safely, securely and anonymously. The ICO also has issued new guidance on PETs which is aimed at those using large data sets in finance, healthcare, money laundering and cybercrime. The guidance contains information on how PETs can be used to help organizations with data protection compliance and technical detail on the different types of PETs currently available.Continue Reading UK ICO Encourages Use of Privacy Enhancing Technologies
UK ICO Reminds Businesses of Privacy Risks in AI
On June 15, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office called for businesses to address the privacy risks posed by generative artificial intelligence before “rushing to adopt the technology.” …
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UK ICO Publishes New Report on Neurotechnology and Warns of “Real Danger” of Discrimination
On June 8, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published a new report on neurotechnology. …
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