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Debunking data protection myths about AI
From unlocking medical breakthroughs to revolutionising public services in the UK, AI has huge potential to transform our lives for the better. Across the economy, businesses seem excited about investing in AI to drive growth and innovation, while the tech is inspiring vibrant discussions amongst policymakers and the public alike.
Stay in control of your personal data. Happy Data Protection day 2025!
If someone asked you to answer 100 questions about your personal life to sell the answers, would you agree? Most likely not. It can be difficult to keep in control over your personal data and to keep it safe. From online shopping and browsing to social media, with every click, share and login-in you leave … Read more
ICO response to government on economic growth
The Prime Minister, the Chancellor, and the Business Secretary wrote to the Information Commissioner (along with 16 other regulators) at the end of December asking for proposals to boost business confidence, improve the investment climate, and foster sustainable economic growth.
Our strategy for levelling the playing field for online tracking in 2025
Online tracking is a part of everyday digital life. It enables personalised advertising, funds many free services and shapes our online experiences.
ICO takes action to tackle cookie compliance across the UK’s top 1,000 websites
We have today announced plans to bring the UK’s top 1,000 websites into compliance with data protection law.
Company fined £200,000 for instigating unlawful loan promotion nuisance texts
We have fined West Sussex-based company ESL Consultancy Services Ltd (ESL) £200,000 for knowingly instigating unlawful loan promotion nuisance text messages being sent to people who had not consented to receive them.
CEF 2024: EDPB identifies challenges to the full implementation of the right of access
Brussels, 20 January – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted a report on the implementation of the right of access by controllers. The report summarises the outcome of a series of coordinated national actions carried out in 2024 under the Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF). It lists the issues that were observed for some … Read more
EDPB adopts pseudonymisation guidelines and paves the way to improve cooperation with competition authorities
Brussels, 17 January – During its January 2025 plenary meeting, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted guidelines on pseudonymisation, as well as a statement on the interplay of competition law and data protection. EDPB clarifies the use of pseudonymisation for GDPR compliance The GDPR introduces the term ‘pseudonymisation’* and refers to it as … Read more
Statement in response to AI Action Plan
AI has huge potential to transform businesses and public services, which is why it is a priority area for the ICO.