UK

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November 25, 2021

UK data guardian critical of proposals to change UK data law

Plans to change UK regulations could mean a ‘significant departure’ from EU law, watchdog says.

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November 22, 2021

Apple, Google questioned by ICO over app age ratings after UK child safety charity raises concerns

The U.K.’s data protection watchdog asked Apple and Google details on how they assess apps to determine the age ratings they apply.

November 11, 2021

Top UK court blocks legal action against Google over internet tracking

Campaigners sought to sue for £3bn damages on behalf of millions of iPhone users in England and Wales.

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November 9, 2021

Half of UK data protection fines still unpaid

More than half of data protection fines issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office over the last two years, totalling more than £5m, have not been paid.

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November 9, 2021

There’s been a big rise in monitoring workers at home

More companies are turning to remote monitoring tools to keep tabs on their employees while working from home.

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October 19, 2021

Amazon asks Ring owners to respect privacy after court rules usage broke law

Court upholds harassment claim after neighbour complained about use of security cameras and doorbells.

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October 13, 2021

Hundreds of professional footballers threaten legal action over use of data

Project Red Card is led by the former Cardiff manager Russell Slade and the issue arises over allegedly unlawful use of players’ statistics.

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October 12, 2021

ICO expresses concerns over its future independence

In its response to the government’s data protection consultation, the Information Commissioner’s Office has raised worries over its future ability to function independently of government interference.