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Virgin Media mass email blunder to be investigated by ICO
News 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 spam
News 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 tapes
News 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 fine
News 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 audits
News 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 times
News 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 texts
News 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 risks
News 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 fine
News 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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ICO sounds alarm over unsecured BYOD
News Data protection watchdog claims more must be done to lockdown personal devices in the workplace.
By Rene Millman Published
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Aberdeen City Council fined £100,000 by ICO
News Employee published details of vulnerable children’s welfare online.
By Maggie Holland Published
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