Tag: ICO

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• Industry News

The UK’s data protection regulator has warned that a reluctance among organizations to share customers’ personal information is worsening a fraud epidemic in the country. Read the full article via Infosecurity Magazine.

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

Introduction As businesses in the UK continue to operate in an increasingly digital environment, compliance with cookie regulations has become a critical aspect of ensuring both data protection and cybersecurity. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) remains vigilant in enforcing the rules around cookies, especially in the wake of significant changes in data protection laws […]

• by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
• General

In today’s digital age, our online activities leave a trail of data that can be collected, analysed, and used for various purposes, from targeted advertising to identity theft. This raises the question: should we pay for online privacy?  The argument for paying for online privacy often focusses on the idea that free services are funded […]

• by Anthony Orjally
• Industry News

One too many accidental data breaches from use of spreadsheets in Freedom of Information (FoI) responses mean it’s time for the public sector to use alternative approaches. Read via UK Authority.

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog

There has been a marked increase in the number of organisations being notified of a breach, by external parties, according to Mandiant. The response indicated that the share of breaches notified by external parties has gone from 47% in 2021 to 63%.  External parties may be competitors, researchers, bad actors, or even customers. The last […]