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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.
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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.
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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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April 2026: What The ICO’s Tracking Guidance Means For Analytics And Consent

The ICO’s updated tracking guidance affects more than cookie banners. Here is what organisations should understand about analytics, consent, and website tracking.
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April 2026: ICO Finalises Guidance On Cookies, Tracking And Storage Technologies

The ICO has finalised new guidance on cookies, tracking technologies and online data collection. Here is what changed, why it matters, and what organisations should review in practice.
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April 2026: Charities Given New Flexibility Under Soft Opt-In Rules

The ICO confirmed new flexibility for charities under soft opt-in marketing rules. Here is what changed, who may be affected, and what charities should review.
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