Data privacy

Archive: Data privacy

The impact of GDPR - 160,000 breach notifications in Europe and €114m in fines

GDPR came into force across the EU at the end of May 2018, introducing a new age of data protection requirements on business.

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Open Rights Group reveals how UK political parties are using data to profile voters

The Open Rights Group, using the General Data Protection Regulation, asked political parties - who do you think we are?

UK government demands answers over Facebook's 'no fact checking politicians' policy as Zuckerberg comes under fire in the US Congress

The DCMS Select Committee is on his case again, but Mark Zuckerberg's big problem yesterday was in the US Congress.

Politicians will not have their content moderated on social media platforms

Some of the world’s largest social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, have said that it isn’t appropriate for them to police what world leaders say online.

GDS seeks to reassure that GOV.UK data gathering is business as usual

Reports that claimed data could be scooped up from GOV.UK to help the Prime Minister’s campaign is not true, say GDS and civil service bosses

“Highly likely” cross-government cell will be used to monitor interference and threats if election called

Representatives from the Cabinet Office and DCMS gave evidence to a House of Lords Committee today on the impact of digital technology on democracy.

Thought GDPR was a headache? Try data transfers after a no-deal Brexit...

Experts warn that a no-deal Brexit could cause problems for millions of UK organisations, as the UK will be relegated to third country status.

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Facial recognition continues despite concern from MPs and ongoing court case

A number of facial recognition use cases continue to pop up across the UK, despite ongoing protests from MPs and civil liberty groups.

Heathrow Airport and NHS Digital chosen to take part in new ICO data protection Sandbox scheme

The Sandbox scheme is a new ICO service that will support organisations that are developing products and services that use personal data - but with a clear public benefit.

Civil society groups warn government on data failings - “stop choosing ignorance”

In an open letter to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the civil society groups want government to take data strategy seriously.

No Deal Brexit could mean data trapped in untouchable algorithms, warns TechUK

Giles Derrington, Head of Policy: Brexit, International and Economics, techUK, tells the Science and Technology Committee that data held here in the case of a no deal scenario could be held illegally.