Latest Data Protection News
2 August 2025 – The UK government introduced legislation making it a criminal offence to promote illegal immigration online. Under amendments to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, individuals who post videos or ads encouraging Channel crossings or offering fake documentation can face up to five years in prison....
27 June 2025 – The UK government passed the Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA), marking the most significant reform to UK data protection law since Brexit. While the UK GDPR and DPA 2018 remain intact, the DUAA introduces streamlined provisions for automated decision-making, subject access requests, international data transfers,...
10 February 2025 – The UK Home Office began publishing footage of immigration raids and deportations, sparking controversy among privacy advocates. The government claims the move promotes transparency and deters illegal immigration. However, critics argue it violates individual privacy rights and risks stigmatizing migrants. The footage includes images of detainees...
6 November 2024 – The ICO released its audit findings on AI tools used in recruitment. The report highlights significant privacy risks, including opaque decision-making, lack of transparency, and potential bias in automated hiring systems. The ICO recommends that developers and employers ensure meaningful human oversight, clear data usage disclosures,...
12 January 2024 – In January 2024, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined HelloFresh £140,000 for sending millions of unsolicited marketing emails and texts. The campaign violated Regulation 22 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), which governs direct marketing communications. The ICO found that HelloFresh failed to obtain...
November 2023 — ISC2, the world’s leading cybersecurity certification body, has announced its support for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Deep Tech Talent Initiative, pledging to train one million individuals in cybersecurity by 2025. This global effort aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in...