News industry fears over draft child data protections ‘unfounded’, says Information Commissioner
A new online code forcing websites to apply child-friendly data protections or use “robust” age-checking tools will not affect news…
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ICO issues call for views on new data protection and journalism code of practice
The Information Commissioner’s Office is calling for journalists, media companies and the public to share their views on a new…
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Information Commissioner says levy on social platforms ‘fine idea’ and calls for end to internet self-regulation
The UK’s Information Commissioner has told MPs a levy on social media platforms would be a “fine idea” and said…
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Facebook faces £500,000 fine over Cambridge Analytica data harvesting first exposed by Observer-led cohort
The Information Commissioner’s Office is set to fine Facebook £500,000 for failing to safeguard users’ personal data. It follows an…
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Information Commissioner says social media companies can no longer be considered ‘benign platforms’ in political ads probe
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has said that social media companies, including Facebook, can no longer be considered “benign platforms” for…
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Former police officers referred to information commissioner over Damian Green inquiry leaks to press
Two former police officers who leaked details of the alleged discovery of porn on the Commons computer of Damian Green…
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Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has warned that Facebook is no longer just a platform and needs to face up to…
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Newly appointed information commissioner Elizabeth Denham has said she supports the expansion of the Freedom of Information Act to include…
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