Why accountability is important in data protection
When the GDPR came into force (almost a year ago) it introduced a new data protection principle (or rule): Accountability. The accountability principle essentially says … Read more
Who’s looking after your data protection compliance?
In March 2019 a First-tier Tribunal was held between Farrow and Ball Ltd and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). In its work to chase down … Read more
Calls for views on data protection for journalists code
The ICO are seeking views on a data protection code of practice for journalists use of personal data. In a blog article the ICO speaks … Read more
ICO updates its GDPR certification guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office has updated its guidance regarding certification schemes under GDPR. Section 5 of the GDPR sets out approaches towards codes of conduct … Read more
How are you ensuring your ongoing GDPR compliance?
When the GDPR came into force in May 2018 it introduced the principle of accountability – the data protection rule that requires you to be … Read more
£80k fine and enforcement notice for TPS and consent infringements by funeral plan firm
The ICO has fined a funeral plan firm (Avalon Direct Ltd), £80,000 for breaches of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) for failure … Read more
ICO consults on age appropriate design code of practice
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a draft Code of Practice for online service providers which are used by children to protect children’s data … Read more
ICO fine pregnancy and parenting club £400k for unlawful sharing of member data
Bounty (UK) Limited have been fined £400,000 by the ICO for unlawfully sharing personal data with third-parties. Whilst the data subjects were asked to opt … Read more
£120k fine for TV company for data protection breaches at maternity clinic
The ICO has issued a fine of £120,000 to True Visions Productions for breaches of data protection legislation. The case involves the company recording patients at … Read more
Have you suffered as a result of a data breach? You may be due compensation
Slightly reminiscent of the “have you had an accident at work that wasn’t your fault” campaigns of injury lawyers, a law firm in Widnes has … Read more