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We give regular updates on Data Protection. You can find the full list of updates below. 

Data Protection

Data Protection – New ICO guidance for employers on handling SAR

This week, the ICO released new guidance for employers, in a Q&A format, on responding to Subject Access Requests (SARs).  It comes with an accompanying blog titled “It’s important not to get caught out” - New SARs guidance for employers.

May 30, 2023

Data Protection

Data Protection – Free ICO support available for SMEs using personal data for direct marketing

Next week the ICO is running a free online webinar, ‘Data protection and marketing for your small business’, to provide advice on different types of direct marketing activities (using email, text, phone call, online messages, for example). 

May 16, 2023

Data Protection

ICO publish statement on Scottish schools’ use of Facial Recognition Technology

Last week, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a statement that North Ayrshire Council's use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in its schools (which involved processing the personal data of pupils ranging in age from 11-18 years) infringed UK data protection laws. 

February 6, 2023

Data Protection

ICO updates guidance for businesses: direct marketing calls and emails

Last month the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new detailed guidance for businesses on how to make direct marketing calls in a legitimate, lawful way. Later it published similar online guidance on electronic mail marketing.

November 16, 2022

Data Protection

Handling subject access requests at independent schools: what does the ICO expect?

Handling subject access requests (SARs) may soon become an even greater headache for independent schools. 

November 10, 2022

Data Protection

Video surveillance in organisations providing care services – privacy, data protection and new ICO guidance

In October The Guardian reported how the family of an 88-year old resident with dementia at Reigate Grange in Surrey (part of the Signature Senior Lifestyle chain) installed a hidden camera which uncovered shocking abuse of their mother by care staff. 

November 10, 2022

Data Protection

Sharing data to safeguard children? ICO publishes responses to FAQ

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is currently collaborating with the Children’s Commissioners Office on a resource for all UK organisations whose work involves safeguarding children.  It will give practical advice and tools which staff can use to assist if sharing personal data in the context of safeguarding (such as privacy notices, DPIAs and case studies to illustrate best practice).

October 25, 2022

Data Protection

Workplace monitoring – what does the new ICO draft guidance for employers say?

Draft guidance on workplace monitoring, aimed at employers, has been published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).  Consultation is open for UK organisations to submit views until 11th January 2023.

October 17, 2022

Data Protection

ICO priorities revealed – new data protection guidance and free resources in the pipeline

Last week at the ICO’s Data Protection Practitioners Conference, there was much discussion of IC025, the regulator’s recently published draft action plan for the coming three years.  Consultation is ongoing, with the finalised plan to be in operation from October 2022. 

July 25, 2022

Data Protection, Uncategorized

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. 

July 20, 2022

Data Protection

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.   

May 23, 2022

Data Protection, Health & Safety

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. 

April 8, 2022

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