Data Protection – New guidance for Charities
New guidance for charities from the ICO and Fundraising Regulator (FR) on the ‘soft opt in’ permitting electronic fundraising/marketing messages
New ICO guidance on how to handle data protection complaints
Detailed ICO guidance has been finalised and published, explaining how the regulator expects all organisations to meet expectations when handling complaints about data protection, a new right given to individuals from 19th June 2025 (introduced by last year’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025).
Data Protection – Over-sharing medical records – ICO reprimands GP for data breach and non-compliance
In their published reprimand, the ICO illuminates what compliance safeguards it expects from all organisations – not only GPs – handling disclosures of information about health (‘special category’ data).
Data Protection – Commencement dates announced for changes introduced by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
Last year’s DUAA updated several data protection law provisions. Regulations made on 29th January 2026 clarified the dates on which these changes come into force. Last Friday the ICO published a statement on the commencement dates.
New ICO guidance for education sector: safeguarding children and young people
Last week, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new guidance for the education sector, including independent schools, on sharing information to safeguard children and young people.
Data Protection – ICO consultation with UK Charities
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) last week announced having opened consultation with the voluntary/third sector.
Data Protection – Education sector at higher risk of cyber attack
UK education sector at higher risk of cyber attack than other UK businesses – and what the ICO has to say
Health & Safety and Data Protection – HSE and ICO update Covid-19 advice for workplaces
On 31 March 2022, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) updated their advice to workplaces on COVID-19.
Data Protection – Free resources for Scottish organisations and schools, news from the CYBERUK2022 and the Data Reform Bill: what we know so far?
The Queen’s Speech earlier this month included introducing a Data Reform Bill…Reforms are expected to draw upon the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) public consultation which concluded last November.
Data Protection – Training Events
Navigator’s Data Protection Essentials training sessions are aimed at professionals with limited previous experience of data protection who require knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements to improve an organisation’s compliance.