Data protection3 days agoCouncil data blunder reveals email addressesStockton Council fails to utilise an email's Bcc function, revealing details of its mailing list.3 days ago21 Oct 2026Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacyThe fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.21 Oct 202612 Oct 2026Make sure use of AI is safe, data watchdog warnsGuernsey's data protection authority is reminding businesses to use AI safely to protect clients.12 Oct 202624 Sept 2026GP surgeries handle patient data well - reviewThe Office of the Data Protection Authority says all its recommendations were accepted.24 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Google hit with €403m fine by Irish data watchdog over GDPR violationsThe penalty follows an inquiry launched into the tech giant six years ago, following complaints from several European consumer rights organisations.21 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Smart glasses bring 'considerable privacy risks'Officials say there are benefits to the technology, but urged users to be mindful when recording.17 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Doctor's appointment phone call led to data breachThe data protection authority says health information about another person was overheard.31 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Met criticised by data watchdog over two breachesThe Information Commissioner's Office orders the force to urgently step up its data protection.5 Aug 20264 Aug 2026'No excuse' for not getting data protection rightJersey's data information commissioner says AI and children's privacy as among his key concerns.4 Aug 2026...
