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The Data Use and Access Act (DUAA) Compliance Risks and Checklist
There is a lot of noise around the Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA) at the moment. New requirements. More guidance. Plenty of “what’s changed” summaries. But the real shift is not what’s been added. It is what is now being expected. Because DUAA does not completely change the rules. It changes how closely those…
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Data Protection in Finance: Lessons from the ESL Fine
Why is Data Protection in Finance non-negotiable? The recent £200,000 fine imposed by the ICO on ESL Consultancy Services Ltd for sending unlawful loan promotion texts is a wake-up call, highlighting the urgent attention for data protection in the finance industry. Nearly 38,000 complaints flooded in—proof that cutting corners on data protection isn’t just risky, it is…
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ICO announces new data protection fining guidance March’24
The Information Commissioner’s Office unveils new data protection fining guidelines, offering clarity on penalty issuance and fine calculation, enhancing transparency for organizations. The new guidance is issued to replace sections of the ICO Regulatory Action Policy, published in November 2018. With data breaches and privacy infringements increasingly making headlines, regulatory authorities worldwide have bolstered their…
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UK’s New Data Protection Bill
The UK’s legislative landscape is evolving with the introduction of the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill. This bill, currently progressing through the parliamentary process, aims to modernize data laws for the digital era. Spearheaded by Data Minister Julia Lopez, it’s slated for a parliamentary debate in August 2023 and is expected to…