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Google Street View cleared by UK privacy watchdog
News But now the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has said it is "satisified" the search giant is taking steps to protect privacy. Officers from the ICO met with Google and sought reassurances after concerns were raised about the Street View... [31 Jul 2008]
Privacy watchdog to get power to raid
News The government launched its consultation on the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) powers and funding following the Data Sharing Review, which recommended that the ICO be given more money and authority to fine organisations for "reckless... [17 Jul 2008]
Privacy chief fights UK-wide database
News The ICO received 24,851 enquiries and complaints concerning personal information in 2007/2008. The ICO's annual report also revealed it had issued nine enforcement notices for data protection breaches this year to bodies including Carphone... [15 Jul 2008]
Privacy concerns over Google Street View
News The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) told silicon.com sister site ZDNet.co.uk that it will be in touch with Google over concerns that people will be too easily recognisable, especially as the face-blurring technology it uses to protect... [09 Jul 2008]
ICO: Data breach law moves closer
News But he cautioned against notification on every data breach, saying it was important the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) did not become swamped with "minor incidents". Smith also told silicon.com the ICO was about to be given the power to... [03 Jul 2008]
Probe into loss of 21,000 hospital patient details
News The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) will investigate whether Colchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust breached the Data Protection Act when it failed to encrypt 21,000 patient details. [30 Jun 2008]
HMRC and MoD face action over data blunders
News The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is taking enforcement action against HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for breaching the Data Protection Act. Increased scrutiny: Departments will report on their performance... [25 Jun 2008]
Government racks up 100 data breaches
News There have been 30 data losses in central government, 50 in public sector organisations and 17 in local government, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) confirmed. Wills told Parliament: "The Commissioner encourages organisations to report... [24 Jun 2008]
UK hit by 100 data breaches in six months
News Organisations continue to lose sensitive personal data - despite high profile cases such as the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) data breach, and the Information Commissioner Office (ICO) has warned chief executives to protect staff and customers... [22 Apr 2008]
Phorm defends 'traffic-analysis' methods
News On Tuesday the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a statement on Phorm's activities, in which it said any allegations of Ripa non-compliance were a matter for the Home Office, rather than the ICO. [11 Apr 2008]
ICO: Data theft laws must not be axed
News The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has said it is vital the government resists pressure to withdraw clause 76 as the bill passes through parliament. An ICO spokesman said: "We want to deter people from the illegal buying and selling of data. [01 Apr 2008]
The Weekly Round-Up: 28.03.08
Round-Up The initiative has been delayed after the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) raised privacy concerns about the system. Planes, trains and automobiles - the title of an amusing comedy flick starring Steve Martin is also a neat segue into the... [28 Mar 2008]
Heathrow 'temporarily delays' fingerprint checks
News Plans to introduce biometric fingerprint checks for domestic passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport have been delayed after the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) raised privacy concerns about the system.silicon.com's A to Z of... [26 Mar 2008]
Brits get more data security savvy
News An Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) survey has found eight out of 10 people are now taking more care with their personal information. The ICO advises concerned consumers to refer to the Data Protection Act which, among other things, states... [19 Mar 2008]
Laptop theft breaks data protection law
News Skipton Financial Services (SFS) has been found to have been in breach of the Data Protection Act by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - but has escaped without any punishment. The ICO said SFS should have taken steps to encrypt the... [21 Feb 2008]
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