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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.
New year, new start-ups - get data privacy right from the start
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/01/new-year-new-start-ups-get-data-privacy-right-from-the-start/
Published: January 2, 2025 10:00
We’re encouraging entrepreneurs to think about data protection as they make plans to launch their new business ventures this January, ahead of the new tax year.
Celebrating twenty years of Freedom of Information
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/01/celebrating-twenty-years-of-freedom-of-information/
Published: January 2, 2025 10:00
John Edwards - The Information Commissioner
Transparency and accountability are fundamental to our democracy – the impact of decisions made by public bodies can affect us all in some way.
So it is right that we celebrate twenty years of…
New year, new you - 2025 is the year to tighten up your data privacy
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/01/new-year-new-you-2025-is-the-year-to-tighten-up-your-data-privacy/
Published: January 2, 2025 10:00
This is the year to get your data privacy right. Here are some simple steps to tighten up your security and avoid becoming one of our statistics for 2025.
ICO 2024 – a year in review
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2024/12/ico-2024-a-year-in-review/
Published: December 20, 2024 16:49
As 2024 comes to a close, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is reflecting on a successful year of effecting change to protect people’s information rights and guide organisations to continually improve to meet their legal obligations.Â
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