About the ICO/ News and events/ News and blogs News, blogs and speeches 161 in total International progress for domestic benefit: why the ICO convened a G7 meeting on data flows 20 September 2021, Blog A blog by Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham. Sharing personal data in an emergency – a guide for universities and colleges 14 September 2021, Blog Starting university or further education can be an exciting time, but for some it can also be a difficult and anxious transition. As the Children’s code comes in – what’s next? 25 August 2021, Blog The transition year is up and the Children’s code comes fully into force on 2 September. Call for views: data protection and employment practices 12 August 2021, Blog Anulka Clarke, ICO Acting Director of Regulatory Assurance introduces our call to views in this blog as we look to update our Employment Practices guidance. Reflecting on the first year of the ‘Explaining decisions made with AI’ guidance 30 July 2021, Blog It is estimated that AI has the potential to help UK GDP grow by between 10 and 22 per cent by 2030. Spotlight on the Children’s Code standards - best interests of the child, detrimental use of children’s data and data minimisation 28 July 2021, Blog Providing detailed explanations of each standard is one of the ways we’re supporting organisations to conform with the ICO’s Children’s Code. Regulating through a pandemic and beyond 27 July 2021, Blog When the ICO’s management team met at the start of the pandemic, to discuss how COVID-19 could impact the ICO’s work, our top priority was providing clarity to those we regulate. How the ICO uses its powers to enhance transparency and support public authorities 23 July 2021, Blog Group Manager Laura Tomkinson discusses how the FOI and Transparency Directorate is using practice recommendations to enhance transparency and accountability of information rights practices. Access to information rights remain as important as ever. New toolkit launched to help organisations using AI to process personal data understand the associated risks and ways of complying with data protection law 20 July 2021, Blog Alister Pearson, the ICO’s Senior Policy Officer – Technology introduces a new beta version of our AI and Data Protection Risk Toolkit and explains how it can assure organisations that use AI to process personal data they are processing it in line with the law and how organisations can help the ICO shape a final version. Reflecting on the past five years of fundraising and data protection regulation 16 July 2021, Blog Lord Toby Harris, Chair of the Fundraising Regulator & Elizabeth Denham CBE, the UK Information Commissioner, reflect on the past five years of fundraising and data protection regulation in the charity sector. What’s next for the Accountability Framework? 15 July 2021, Blog Accountability is a key data protection principle, but it is not one size fits all. ICO launches investigation into the use of private correspondence channels at the Department of Health and Social Care 06 July 2021, Blog A blog by Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner. ICO creates practical design guidance to help embed children’s privacy standards 06 July 2021, Blog In May, I blogged about how we wanted to collaborate with the digital design community to create practical guidance to support conformance with the ICO’s Children’s Code. Improving mobile phone data extraction practices across the criminal justice system in the UK 30 June 2021, Blog There are few regulators that have as broad a role as the ICO, with our data protection work particularly impacting every business and public authority. What’s next for data ethics? 22 June 2021, Blog In November 2019 I blogged about the ICO appointing Ellis Parry as our first data ethics adviser, to lead our participation in the lively debate about where the GDPR’s legal principles and purely ethical considerations overlap, separate and potentially even conflict. Information Commissioner’s Opinion addresses privacy concerns on the use of live facial recognition technology in public places 17 June 2021, Blog Facial recognition technology brings benefits that can make aspects of our lives easier, more efficient and more secure. The technology allows us to unlock our mobile phones, set up a bank account online, or go through passport control. How the digital design community can help shape the ICO’s work on the Children’s Code 27 May 2021, Blog The Children’s Code is a transformative piece of work. Spotlight on the Children’s Code standards – data protection impact assessments 27 May 2021, Blog Our new blog series is one of the ways we’re supporting organisations to comply with the Children’s Code. Work on updating the ICO’s Journalism code continues 07 May 2021, Blog A blog by Anulka Clarke, Acting Director of Regulatory Assurance. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Supporting Novartis to improve patient care during the pandemic 05 February 2021, Blog The latest Sandbox report is from medicines company Novartis, which uses innovative science and digital technologies to help transform patient care and improve their experiences and outcomes. Ambition can raise global data protection standards to benefit us all 28 January 2021, Blog Amid a busy start to 2021, Data Protection Day provides an opportunity to step back and reflect on the continued lifting of data protection standards around the world. Information Commissioner looks ahead to 2021 25 January 2021, Blog While January is always a month for looking ahead, it feels like no discussions of plans for 2021, professionally or personally, are possible without the mention of lockdown, vaccinations or talk of when ‘all this is finished’. Maintaining data flows for a digital world 22 January 2021, Blog Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham looks at the data protection aspects of the recently agreed UK-EU trade agreement. Six things to consider when using algorithms for employment decisions 18 December 2020, Blog We have highlighted six key points organisations must consider before implementing algorithms for hiring purposes. Supporting NHS COVID-19 vaccine research in the pandemic 15 December 2020, Blog The ICO has been working with NHS Digital during the pandemic as part of the sandbox to help them deliver a mechanism to sign volunteers up to COVID-19 vaccine research. Blog: Access to information: driving change through education, engagement and enforcement 12 November 2020, Blog Here at the ICO, we recognise how hard organisations are working to keep running effective businesses and services in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sandbox helps develop innovative tools to combat financial crime 05 November 2020, Blog Two innovations to help companies tackle financial crime are the latest results to come out of the sandbox. Blog: Simplifying subject access requests – new detailed SARs guidance 21 October 2020, Blog The right of access is a fundamental data right under data protection law. And it has never been more necessary. Engagement key in protecting people’s privacy across the UK during the pandemic 13 October 2020, Blog Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham highlights the positive results of the ICO’s engagement with the UK devolved administrations on the use of data in the fight against COVID-19. Blog: the conclusion of the ICO’s investigation into the use of personal data in political campaigning 06 October 2020, Blog There can be few cases that better illustrate how mainstream data protection has become than the ICO’s investigation into the use of personal data in political campaigning, including by the now defunct Cambridge Analytica. Blog: Data protection considerations and the NHS COVID-19 app 18 September 2020, Blog Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham talks about the regulatory work the ICO has been involved with the England and Wales NHS COVID-19 app. Accountability Framework: demonstrating your compliance 17 September 2020, Blog The accountability requirement of data protection legislation might seem at first like a big task. Ten top tips for innovators 08 September 2020, Blog We have produced a series of data protection tips that anybody involved in any sector can utilise when innovating to ensure that they are building in the right data protection compliance from the outset. Annual survey gives insight into people's information rights views 27 August 2020, Blog As the UK economy adjusts to the impact of COVID-19, it has never been more important for organisations to understand what their customers want and expect. ICO launches guidance on AI and data protection 30 July 2020, Blog Simon McDougall, Deputy Commissioner - Regulatory Innovation and Technology, discusses the relationship between AI and data protection as the ICO publishes new AI guidance. FOI and coronavirus – preparing for recovery 17 July 2020, Blog As the UK’s response to COVID-19 continues to evolve towards recovery we have made changes to our adapted regulatory approach Information Commissioner updates on the ICO’s regulatory approach during COVID-19 and beyond 14 July 2020, Blog When the ICO set out how we would regulate during COVID-19 I wrote of the importance of regulators taking account of the larger social and economic context. Information Commissioner sets out new priorities for UK data protection during COVID-19 and beyond 05 May 2020, Blog A blog by Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner. Combatting COVID-19 through data: some considerations for privacy 17 April 2020, Blog A blog by Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner. Video conferencing: what to watch out for 15 April 2020, Blog Ian Hulme, the ICO’s Director of Assurance gives business owners, employers and managers advice about how to safely roll out the latest video conferencing technology. Grwpiau cymunedol a COVID-19 30 March 2020, Blog Wrth i COVID-19 barhau i ysgubo ar draws y Deyrnas Unedig, mae mwy a mwy o bobl yn cael eu sbarduno i helpu'r rhai sy’n fwyaf agored i niwed yn ein cymunedau. Mae grwpiau eglwysig, cymdeithasau cymdogaeth a chymdeithasau trigolion yn cael eu sefydlu i gefnogi gwaith grwpiau cymunedol, gwasanaethau ac elusennau sy'n bodoli eisoes. Loading results More