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Stay up to date with key privacy, data protection, and regulatory developments, with practical commentary designed to help organisations understand what has changed and why it matters.

June 2026: ICO Fines Firm £300,000 for Unlawful Marketing Texts

The ICO fined a debt-services firm £300,000 after it sent more than 5.5 million unlawful marketing texts, including fabricated bailiff threats.

June 2026: New Data Protection Complaints Law Now in Force

New rules now require organisations to have a clear process for handling data protection complaints. Here is what changed and what businesses should do next.

June 2026: ICO Finalises Privacy Expectations for Smart Devices

The ICO has published final guidance for smart-device manufacturers and developers, setting clearer expectations on privacy, transparency, consent and user control.

May 2026: ICO Issues £963,900 Fine After Major Cyber Attack

The ICO has issued a £963,900 fine following a major cyber attack affecting more than 630,000 individuals. Here is what organisations should learn from the enforcement action and why cyber resilience now matters more than ever.

May 2026: ICO Consults On Automated Decision-Making And Profiling Guidance

The ICO has opened a consultation on updated guidance for automated decision-making and profiling. Here is what organisations should understand, why it matters, and what to review in practice.

May 2026: ICO Publishes Guidance On AI-Generated FOI Requests

The ICO has published guidance on handling AI-generated FOI requests. Here is what public authorities should understand and why clear information rights processes matter.
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