ICO: Right to information can be protected with data safety
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office has released guidance on data protection obligations and access to information.
The guidance aims to prevent the incorrect labeling of user content as illegal and protect against unjust removal from platforms.
ICO reprimands hospital after data breach
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after a data breach exposed a patient's appointment information.
The ICO recommended that the trust implement new procedures and provide staff training to prevent future data disclosures.
ICO prompts confusion over police cloud legality | Computer Weekly
The Information Commissioner Office (ICO) has caused confusion over the legality of UK police using US-based cloud providers for sensitive law enforcement data.
The ICO is likely to approve the use of US-based cloud deployments by UK police due to an information-sharing agreement between the UK and US governments.
UK watchdog threatens enforcement action over ad cookies
The ICO is cracking down on website designs that do not offer simple opt-out options for cookies, particularly advertising cookies.
Companies running popular UK sites have been given 30 days to comply with data protection regulations or face enforcement action.
Non-compliance can result in monetary penalties of up to £17.5 million or 4% of annual worldwide turnover, whichever is higher.