About the ICO/ News and events/ News and blogs News, blogs and speeches 535 in total How modern data protection is helping to unlock the power of data 12 May 2021, Speech Elizabeth Denham’s keynote speech on the regulator’s view, delivered at the Data and the Future of Financial Services 2021 conference. ICO and Office of the Privacy Commissioner, New Zealand, sign Memorandum of Understanding 12 May 2021, Statement The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Work on updating the ICO’s Journalism code continues 07 May 2021, Blog A blog by Anulka Clarke, Acting Director of Regulatory Assurance. Five things we learned from DPPC 2021 06 May 2021, News The ICO’s Data Protection Practitioners’ Conference 2021 was held this week, bringing together more than 3,000 data protection professionals from across the country. Here are five headlines from the day. Data Protection Practitioners’ Conference 2021 05 May 2021, Speech Elizabeth Denham’s speech at the Data Protection Practitioners’ Conference on 5 May 2021. Digital Regulatory Cooperation Forum’s response to DCMS on the future of the digital regulatory landscape 04 May 2021, Statement The Digital Regulatory Cooperation Forum (DRCF) has submitted its response to the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the future of the digital regulatory landscape and how… Free advisory check-ups help small businesses make the best use of their data 30 April 2021, Blog The information you hold about your customers is one of your biggest assets. But if you want to make the best use of it, you need to understand your data protection responsibilities. Data protection is an enabler for trust and confidence in the implementation of digital identity systems 22 April 2021, Blog Digital identity systems have started to come of age, driven by the opportunities and challenges of the digital economy and public services. How the ICO Innovation Hub is enabling innovation and economic growth through cross-regulatory collaboration 20 April 2021, Blog The COVID-19 pandemic has changed work for so many of us around the world; forcing innovation and new ways of working. And that’s just as true for regulators – we’ve had to adapt to develop new ways to support organisations. Tribute to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh 12 April 2021, Statement Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner tribute to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. Data Protection law can help create public trust and confidence around COVID-status certification schemes 26 March 2021, Blog From contact tracing apps to temperature checks at airports, from businesses recording customers’ details to organisations sharing health data to help the vulnerable, it is clear that the responsible use of personal data has been vital in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on the data sharing code – our plans for updating our anonymisation guidance 19 March 2021, Blog Data is the lifeblood of the digital economy, and the sharing of personal data is key to opening up new opportunities. Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture Media & Sport and the Information Commissioner sign Memorandum of Understanding on data adequacy 19 March 2021, Statement Having left the EU, the Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport now holds powers to make independent UK data adequacy arrangements with new partners around the… ICO sandbox tackles road safety and violence reduction 18 March 2021, Blog The use of personal data is often key to helping organisations improve how their own services can be delivered more efficiently. Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum publishes its first annual plan of work 10 March 2021, News The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) today outlined its priorities for the coming year, marking a step-change in coordination of regulation across digital and online services. Supporting UK democracy through data protection with new political campaigning guidance 09 March 2021, Blog In a year where the challenges of the pandemic have prompted digital innovation in so many aspects of our lives, it is no surprise that campaigning for the upcoming elections in England, Scotland and Wales will be a little different. ICO fines firms for sending more than 2.7 million spam text messages during the pandemic 05 March 2021, News Two separate companies that sent nuisance text messages during the Covid-19 pandemic have been fined a total of £330,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). From facial recognition technology to children online: regulating data protection in 2021 03 March 2021, Speech As you have heard, I was due to deliver this lecture in person, twelve months ago. ICO urges businesses to act now as Children’s Code comes into force in six months 02 March 2021, News Initial findings from industry research set up by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) shows that three quarters of businesses surveyed are aware of the Children’s Code. Guest blog: Working for a regulator like the ICO 01 March 2021, Blog As the ICO seeks to employ a Post Doctoral Research Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the former post holder, Professor Reuben Binns, reflects on his time in the role. Supporting you to meet your information access requests 24 February 2021, Blog Our aim at the ICO is to ensure organisations provide the public with timely access to information. We speak regularly about supporting you to meet your requirements, and we’ve published two new products to help you achieve that goal. ICO statement in response to the publication of a draft adequacy decision from the European Commission 19 February 2021, Statement The European Commission has today published its draft UK adequacy decisions. If adopted these decisions will allow for continued free flow of personal data from the EU into the UK. As well as its… ICO launches data analytics toolkit 17 February 2021, News The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is urging all organisations considering using data analytics on personal data to look at its new toolkit. ICO issues fines totalling £270,000 to firms making nuisance calls 12 February 2021, News The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued fines totalling £270,000 to two separate companies for making unlawful marketing calls to numbers registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). Safer Internet Day 2021 09 February 2021, Statement Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham said: “The ICO is proud to support Safer Internet Day, which contributes to the national conversation about online privacy and trust. Children must be protected within the digital world while they learn, explore and play online. Loading results More