The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a tool pitched at small businesses and sole traders that is designed to help them create bespoke privacy notices without fuss. UK ...

ICO also reminds users of social media platforms that no safeguards are 100% effective against scraping, and it's crucial for them to actively protect their data, starting by limiting the amount ...

The ICO is encouraging organisations that already have a privacy notice to use the generator to check it is up to date. Faye Spencer, Head of Business Services at the ICO said: “We’re always looking ...

UK – Social media and video sharing platforms must improve their data protection practices to ensure children’s safety online, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said. The ICO said ...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned 11 social media and video sharing platforms that they must improve their practices around children’s privacy, as it seeks more evidence on ...

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has called for stronger protections for people living with HIV who are being denied “basic dignity and privacy” by repeated data breaches that disclose ...

In late November, the ICO issued a final warning to 53 of the UK’s 100 most frequented websites to make changes to their cookie policy in line with data protection laws within 30 days, or face ...

As part of its 2024-2025 priorities, the ICO is committed to bolstering safeguards for children's personal information in the digital sphere. Since the implementation of its Children’s code of ...

TikTok is facing a fine of as much as £25 million — 4% of its global annual turnover — for failing to protect the privacy of children. An investigation by the UK's Information Commissioner ...

TikTok has been issued with a fine of £12.7 million (~$15.7M) for breaching U./K. data protection law, including rules intended to protect children. The privacy watchdog, the Information ...

The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued draft guidance to help ensure employers’ monitoring of staff performance does not turn into surveillance or harassment. Spurred on by the ...