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eBay data breach set to be investigated by the ICONews Auction site finds itself at centre of several security investigations in wake of data breach
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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Drop in data breach fines despite uptick in security leaksNews The ICO is dishing out fewer data breach fines even though more companies are owning up
By Alex Hamilton Published
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Virgin Media mass email blunder to be investigated by ICONews Virgin Media botched mail-out to be probed by the Information Commissioner's Office
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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ICO and mobile networks pledge to cut spamNews EE, O2, Three, Vodafone have all signed up to the scheme that will rely on consumers reporting spam texts
By Clare Hopping Published
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Kent Police fined £100k for abandoning confidential tapesNews The ICO served the £100,000 fine to Gravesend Police after the tapes were found in disused offices.
By Clare Hopping Published
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BT under investigation for ‘exposing user credentials’News ICO investigating data practices during email migration.
By Jane McCallion Published
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Abortion service slammed over £200K data breach fineNews Abortion service blasted over poor data handling in wake of £200,000 data breach fine from the ICO.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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NHS to face compulsory data protection auditsNews Government minister sets out plans for more pro-active approach to NHS data protection.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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Cabinet Office rapped for slow FOI response timesNews Government department blames uptick in requests caused by Jimmy Saville and Margaret Thatcher for delays
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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Payday loan firm hit by £175k fine for sending spam textsNews First Financial blasted by ICO over text message campaign that's already landed it in hot water with the ASA.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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ICO flags temporary staff data protection risksNews Data protection watchdog speaks up about Great Ormond Street Hospital data breaches.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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Ministry of Justice hit with £140K data breach fineNews Information Commissioner's Office hits out after prison staff email sensitive information about inmates to several people.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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