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
On 1 January 2014 The Defamation Act and the Defamation (Operators of Websites) Regulations came into force. Website operators can use as a valid defence any evidence to show they did not themselves post the statement in question, provided they…
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) has issued interim guidance for those involved in the sale, purchase and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from 1 January 2014. > See WEEE guidance
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…
Source: JISC Legal, The Information Commissioner has published updated guidance on compliance with the time limits for responding to information requests as set out in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The new Time Limits…
Source: ICO Organisations urged to check home working policies are up to scratch The ICO is warning organisations to make sure that they have adequate measures in place to make sure personal information being accessed and used by home workers…
Source: ICO Latest news on the EU data reform With the European Parliament closed for the summer break the ICO’s Deputy Commissioner and Director of Data Protection, David Smith, has published a blog providing his latest thoughts on the EU…
Source: ICO New guidance explains the publication scheme and new dataset provisions The dataset amendments to the FOI Act, made by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, came into force on 1 September 2013. The changes mean that public authorities…