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.
UK
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.
29 Countries Reach Agreement On AI Risks and Opportunities
The Bletchley Declaration, signed by 29 nations, sets forth a shared understanding of AI’s opportunities and risks, emphasizing collective management and safe deployment of the technology.
UK Policing Minister Advocates for More Facial Recognition
The UK Policing Minister encourages law enforcement to double their use of facial recognition software to track down offenders, sparking concerns about civil liberties.
UK Online Safety Act Becomes Law
The UK’s Online Safety Act, now law, imposes stringent measures on organizations to protect children from harmful online content, with non-compliance penalties up to €21 million.
Belgium authorities investigate Ulez fines hitting EU citizens in wake of Brexit
Belgian authorities investigate allegations that thousands of fines have been unlawfully issued to drivers for breaches of London’s ultra-low emissions zone, in potential violation of data rules post-Brexit.
Equifax Fined £11 Million for Historic Cyber Breach
Equifax Ltd has been fined £11 million by Britain’s financial watchdog for a severe cybersecurity breach in 2017.
UK Lawmakers Demand Pause on Live Facial Recognition Technology
A coalition of 65 UK lawmakers calls for a temporary halt to the use of live facial recognition surveillance technology, amid concerns over civil liberties.
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.
UK data watchdog issues Snapchat enforcement notice over AI chatbot
Snapchat might face a hefty fine by the UK data watchdog due to alleged failure in assessing privacy risks posed by its AI chatbot feature for users, especially children.