UK’s DPA concerned that government plans for the Data Protection Bill threaten its independence
The UK’s data protection watchdog has raised concerns that proposed new UK laws threaten its ability to operate independently of […]
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Privacy Shield (begrudgingly) here to stay! For now…
The Commission gave it the official (if lukewarm) ok in October, following the first annual review. Last week it was […]
UK with tough code of practice for websites will aim to protect children online
Facing potential Lords defeat, government announces it will back data protection bill amendment to safeguard children’s privacy. Source: Tough code […]
UK’s ICO offers guidance on security and breach reporting for eID and trust services
Businesses that provide services designed to show that electronic data is authentic and can be trusted have been issued with […]
The rise of privacy group action risk in UK
Two recent developments in the United Kingdom highlight the growing risk of privacy litigation and “group actions” which is likely […]
UK Government launches consultation on Investigatory Powers Act
UK government seeks views from the public on the amendments proposed to the communications data regime, and the draft communications […]
Morrisons data leak: Supermarket liable for staff details breach
Thousands of current and former employees claim the supermarket failed to keep their data safe. Source: Morrisons data leak: Supermarket […]
UK class action accuses Google of unlawfully harvesting personal data
Lawsuit claims tech firm bypassed iPhone default privacy settings between June 2011 and February 2012, affecting 5.4m people. Source: UK […]
ICO issues more GDPR guidance and confirms that BCRs will continue
The guidance, issued on 21 November, puts together information about guidance previously issued by the ICO, and links to guidance […]
Warning for workers after charity employee is prosecuted for data protection offences
People working with personal information have been warned they have to obey strict privacy laws after a charity worker was […]
NGOs Challenge UK Government Surveillance at the European Court of Human Rights
On Tuesday 7 November, three joined cases brought by civil liberties and human rights organisations challenging UK Government surveillance will […]
European Court of Human Rights Hears Key Surveillance Challenge
European Court of Human Rights has heard 10 Human Rights Organizations v. UK, a legal challenge which will impact surveillance […]