Action taken against Sky Betting and Gaming for using cookies without consent
We have issued a reprimand to Bonne Terre Limited, trading as Sky Betting and Gaming, for unlawfully processing people’s data through advertising cookies without their consent.
ICO statement in response to Meta's announcement on user data to train AI
Statement from Stephen Almond, Executive Director Regulatory Risk at the ICO.
Surrey Police show a “lack of seriousness about their obligations” as ICO issues enforcement notice over FOI failures
Enforcement notice issued to Surrey Police over Freedom of Information backlog
ICO and NCA sign memorandum of understanding for further collaboration on cyber security
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Crime Agency (NCA) that sets out how both organisations will cooperate to improve the UK’s cyber resilience.
Action taken against Labour Party for failing to respond to requests for personal information on time
We have issued a reprimand to the Labour Party for repeatedly failing to respond to people who asked it what personal information the party held on them – known as a subject access request (SAR).
New tool helps small businesses create privacy notices
We have launched a new, quick and easy-to-use tool to help small organisations and sole traders create a bespoke privacy notice and protect people’s information rights.
ICO statement on Meta's ad-free subscription service
“One of our key priorities is to ensure that people’s information rights are upheld by the online advertising industry.
Porthcawl man sentenced after “brazen” car scam worth hundreds of thousands of pounds
A man who unlawfully accessed personal data has been sentenced after our investigation.
Provisional decision to impose £6m fine on software provider following 2022 ransomware attack that disrupted NHS and social care services
We have provisionally decided to fine Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced) £6.09m, following an initial finding that the provider failed to implement measures to protect the personal information of 82,946 people, including some sensitive personal information.
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Social media and video sharing platforms put on notice over poor children’s privacy practices
We are calling on 11 social media and video sharing platforms to improve their children’s privacy practices.
