Tag: ico
UK Biobank health data on sale in China, UK government confirms
The British government has confirmed a significant security incident involving the medical records of half a million UK citizens. Data from UK Biobank, a major health research project used to […]
Scattered Spider TfL cyber-attack affected 10 million people, BBC reveals
Around 10 million people had their personal data stolen during the 2024 cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL), according to an investigation by the BBC. The figure makes the breach […]
Reddit hit with £14.47m fine over children’s privacy failures
The UK’s data protection watchdog has issued a £14.47 million fine to Reddit for failing to protect the personal information of children. An investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), […]
Facebook and Instagram to charge from £2.99 a month for Ad-Free service
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is launching a paid subscription option in the UK that allows users to access the social media platforms without seeing any advertisements. The […]
Cyber attack on UK legal aid agency exposes private data, including criminal records
A significant cyberattack on the UK’s Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has resulted in the theft of a large amount of private data, including criminal records, according to the Ministry of […]
Experts warn about legal dangers of sharing dashcam footage
Sharing dashcam footage on social media could lead to substantial fines if GDPR regulations are breached, experts warn. Vehicle security experts at immobiliser company Ghost Installations highlight the risks, explaining […]
Is my air fryer spying on me? Which? reveals smart devices gathering most data
Which? research has found evidence of excessive smart device surveillance – from air fryers demanding permission to listen in on your conversations and sharing data with TikTok, to TVs wanting […]
ICO reprimands Electoral Commission for data breach. Is shine coming off AI boom?
Personal details of millions of UK voters were left “vulnerable to hackers” because passwords were not changed and software not updated, the UK’s data privacy watchdog has found. The Electoral […]
Surge in cold calls targeting older people about personal alarms, claims Which?
Reports of older people being targeted by cold calls about personal alarms are on the rise, claims consumer group Which? Which? received just five reports about personal […]
Tesla unveils new version of Optimus as 2 million of its cars ‘recalled’
Tesla has debuted a new version of its humanoid robot that can squat without falling over and pick up an egg without breaking it. Elon Musk’s electric car company has […]
