All UK articles – Page 2
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UK’s Post-Brexit GDPR Reforms: What to Expect, How to Adapt
On January 1 2021, the UK formally and effectively left the European Union. As a result, the EU GDPR no longer applies in the UK. Currently, the UK DPA 2018 sets out the data protection framework in the UK. Are you UK-DPA compliant?
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Feature
Profiling and Marketing: Why the ICO’s Latest Fine Against Easylife Matters
The Easylife fine shows how some companies may be engaged in profiling without realising. The decision reminds us of the dangers of carelessly processing health data and demonstrates the important interaction between the GDPR and direct marketing laws.
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Charting the UK Data Protection Profession: September 2022 Report
Data Protection World Forum and The DPO Centre are delighted to bring you the ninth Index survey report from the ground-breaking UK Data Protection Index.
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UK Data Protection Index Panel
The UK Data Protection Index is produced by Data Protection World Forum and The DPO Centre.
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Data: New Gold or New Liability?
While corporate data has the potential to improve revenue, reduce expenses and mitigate risk, citizens around the world are demanding more protection for their personal information.
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Data Protection Update: United Kingdom
The UK is set to overhaul its data protection and privacy rules, with changes to cookies, accountability and regulation all on the table.
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UK Data Protection Index Panel
The UK Data Protection Index is produced by Data Protection World Forum and The DPO Centre.
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Webinar
UK Data Protection Index Panel
The UK Data Protection Index is produced by Data Protection World Forum and The DPO Centre.
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UK Data Protection: Working with International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)
Join our panel of experts as they explore the new UK rules on international data transfers and clarify the steps organisations should take before transferring personal data out of the UK.
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Irish DPC welcomes increased funding of €4.1 million
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has welcomed the additional funding of €4.1 million for the office, announced by the Government in Budget 2022.
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Footballers seek legal action over GDPR violation
Hundreds of footballers have threatened to take legal action against 17 firms for the trading of their performance data.
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ICO provides data protection guidance to the media sector
The UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has issued a draft journalism code of practice with features a guidance on data protection practices for media outlets and their staff.
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Met Police loses 2280 Electronic Devices in past two years
The Metropolitan Police has lost or had stolen 2280 electronic devices over the past two years, official figures has revealed.
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University of Sunderland struck by cyber attack
Sunderland University has revealed that it has been hit by suspected cyber-attack which has resulted in “extensive IT disruption.”
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ICO comments on UK’s data reform
The UK Information Commmissioner’s Office (ICO) has responded to the Department for Digital, Culture. Media & Sport consultation: “Data: a new direction.”
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One of UK’s largest newspapers leaks 10TB database
The Telegraph has leaked 10TB of data containing subscriber information, after failing to secure one of its databases.
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What The UK Adequacy Decision Means
On June 28, 2021, the European Commission adopted two adequacy decisions for the UK.
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News
Pandora Papers: biggest offshore data leak
One of the largest financial document leaks has revealed the secret wealth and dealings of international leaders, politicians, and billionaires.
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DeepMind Technologies sued over alleged data sharing
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary DeepMind Technologies over an alleged data breach of data protection laws.
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General public fails to adopt or understand cybersecurity best practices
The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviours Report 2021 from NCSA and CybSafe for Cybersecurity Awareness Month uncovers key trends, behaviours and habits among US and UK tech users as cyber threat landscape heats up.