UK shop ordered to stop using facial recognition technology to monitor staff
ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop using biometric surveillance on staff, citing GDPR violations.
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UK Publishers Weigh “Consent or Pay” After ICO Cookie Decision
UK news sites consider “consent or pay” model after ICO cookie ruling.
ICO Publishes Findings on Data Protection Practices of Tracing Agents
ICO investigates data protection practices of tracing agents, highlighting the need for improved safeguards for domestic abuse victims.
ICO Appeals Against Tribunal Decision on Clearview AI GDPR Fine
UK data watchdog fights tribunal’s overturn of Clearview AI’s fine.
UK’s ICO and EU’s EDPS Commit to Data Protection Cooperation
UK’s ICO and EU’s EDPS align to bolster data protection rights.
UK watchdog threatens enforcement action over ad cookies
ICO enforces fair cookie consent practices in the UK.
Clearview AI’s Appeal Success Against UK GDPR Fine
Clearview AI successfully appealed against a £7.5 million fine and enforcement notice issued by the UK’s ICO.
ICO Calls for Improved Handling of Domestic Abuse Victims’ Data
The UK Information Commissioner has urged organizations to protect the personal information of domestic abuse victims following several data breaches.
ICO threatens enforcement action against websites with ‘harmful’ cookie banners
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is cracking down on website design practices that could potentially harm users.
The ICO Publishes Practical Guide to Data Protection in Journalism
The ICO has developed a code of practice for the use of personal information in journalism, aiming to balance press freedom with individual privacy.
Metropolitan police shared sensitive data about crime victims with Facebook
British police shared sensitive data collected from individuals reporting sexual offences and domestic abuse crimes on their websites with Facebook for targeted advertising.
Britain to crack down on unauthorised AI data collection
ICO is taking steps to ensure that data protection laws are upheld when using AI.