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Information Commissioner’s updated response to the Data (Use and Access) (DUA) Bill
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/02/information-commissioner-s-updated-response-to-the-data-use-and-access-dua-bill/
Published: February 10, 2025 13:33
The Data (Use and Access) (DUA) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 October 2024. The Bill has now completed its passage through the House of Lords, where it has been subject to a number of amendments and significant debate. This response provides the…
Direct marketing advice generator makes it easy for organisations to comply with the law
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/02/direct-marketing-advice-generator-makes-it-easy-for-organisations-to-comply-with-the-law/
Published: February 5, 2025 09:59
We have launched a free online tool to help organisations ensure their direct marketing activities comply with UK law – namely the Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations (PECR), and the UK GDPR.
By using the direct marketing advice generator,…
Debunking data protection myths about AI
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/01/debunking-data-protection-myths-about-ai/
Published: January 28, 2025 09:36
From unlocking medical breakthroughs to revolutionising public services in the UK, AI has huge potential to transform our lives for the better. Across the economy, businesses seem excited about investing in AI to drive growth and innovation, while the tech…
ICO response to government on economic growth
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/01/ico-response-to-government-on-economic-growth/
Published: January 24, 2025 10:01
The Prime Minister, the Chancellor, and the Business Secretary wrote to the Information Commissioner (along with 16 other regulators) at the end of December asking for proposals to boost business confidence, improve the investment climate, and foster…
Our strategy for levelling the playing field for online tracking in 2025
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/01/our-strategy-for-levelling-the-playing-field-for-online-tracking-in-2025/
Published: January 23, 2025 10:03
Online tracking is a part of everyday digital life. It enables personalised advertising, funds many free services and shapes our online experiences.
ICO takes action to tackle cookie compliance across the UK’s top 1,000 websites
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/01/ico-takes-action-to-tackle-cookie-compliance-across-the-uk-s-top-1-000-websites/
Published: January 23, 2025 09:45
We have today announced plans to bring the UK’s top 1,000 websites into compliance with data protection law.
Company fined £200,000 for instigating unlawful loan promotion nuisance texts
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/01/company-fined-200-000-for-instigating-unlawful-loan-promotion-nuisance-texts/
Published: January 22, 2025 10:29
We have fined West Sussex-based company ESL Consultancy Services Ltd (ESL) £200,000 for knowingly instigating unlawful loan promotion nuisance text messages being sent to people who had not consented to receive them.
Statement in response to AI Action Plan
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/01/statement-in-response-to-ai-action-plan/
Published: January 13, 2025 15:53
AI has huge potential to transform businesses and public services, which is why it is a priority area for the ICO.