Legislation to ensure UK law enforcement and intelligence agencies continue to have access to the vital evidence and information they need to investigate criminal activity, prevent terrorism and protect the public has today (Thursday 17 July) received Royal Assent. The…
Source: Gov.UK The National Crime Agency alerted the public to protect their computers against malicious software that could cost them millions of pounds.
The Information Commissioner’s Office has reminded Companies that they should have clear guidelines for staff using their own devices to store work related personal information. This can be found at :
Protection for whistle-blowers disclosing information to the ICO. The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) and the Public Interest Disclosure (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 SOURCE: ICO You may have seen reports in the media towards the end of last year…
Under the Data Protection Act , data controllers are responsible for ensuring any personal data stored on portable devices is encrypted, in cases where the loss of information could cause the customer clear damage or distress. Read more at
Source: ICO Updated guidance explains public authorities’ duty under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) to make environmental information available proactively.
Source: JISC The Article 29 Working Party has issued new guidance on the requirements for websites to be compliant with the cookie law. The guidance indicates that website visitors should be given the choice whether to accept or refuse the…
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) have issued further guidelines regarding the consent that needs to be obtained for direct marketing emails, text messaging and automated calls. It differentiates between consent for a one off specific contact and on-going contact. The…
ICO works with OFT to produce new advice on apps, games and social media aimed at Children. Read more:
Source: JISC Legal, The Law Commission is consulting on what legal and practical obstacles exist to data sharing between public bodies. The consultation is open until 16 December 2013, with the findings due in spring 2014. The Law Commission seeks views on…