On December 18, 2023, the updated response from UK Information Commissioner John Edwards to the Data Protection and Digital Information (No 2) Bill was published on the UK ICO’s website.
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ICO Publishes Employment Guidance for Consultation
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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Draft AI Bill Introduced to UK Parliament
On November 22, 2023, the Artificial Intelligence Bill was introduced into the UK Parliament’s House of Lords. …
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UK and U.S. Develop Global Guidelines for AI Security
On November 27, 2023, the UK government announced the first global guidelines to ensure the secure development of AI technology, which were developed by the UK National Cyber Security Centre and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, in cooperation with industry experts and other international agencies and ministries.
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UK and Republic of Korea Issue Warning about DPRK State-Linked Cyber Actors
On November 23, 2023, the UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre and the Republic of Korea’s National Intelligence Service issued a joint advisory detailing techniques and tactics used by cyber actors linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that are carrying out software supply chain attacks.
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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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29 Countries Reach Agreement On AI Risks and Opportunities
On November 1, 2023, 29 nations, including the U.S., the UK, the EU and China, reached a ground-breaking agreement, known as the Bletchley Declaration. …
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UK Online Safety Act Becomes Law
On October 26, 2023, the UK Online Safety Act received Royal Assent, making it law in the UK. …
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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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