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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 07 > statement-on-the-announcement-of-a-government-review-into-the-use-of-non-corporate-communication-channels

Statement on the announcement of a government review into the use of non-corporate communication channels

3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (123+ words) Information Commissioner's Office An ICO spokesperson said: We welcome the government's decision to launch this review and stand ready to contribute our expertise and insight to help ensure a thorough and transparent process. This is a measure we have advocated…...

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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 06 > social-care-leaders-called-on-to-commit-to-better-care-records-now

Social care leaders called on to commit to better care records now

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (463+ words) We have today (Thursday 25 June) called on social care leaders to publicly commit to improving how care records are created, handled, and accessed." The call came at a breakfast briefing attended by 55 senior social work professionals from across the UK,…...

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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 06 > ico-confirms-john-edwards-resignation

ICO confirms John Edwards resignation

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (197+ words) The ICO has today (19 June 2026) confirmed Information Commissioner John Edwards has resigned from his position." As a Crown appointee and accountable to Parliament, Mr Edwards submitted his resignation to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)." Mr Edwards had…...

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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 06 > setting-out-our-expectations-for-the-smart-device-industry

Setting out our expectations for the smart device industry

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (380+ words) We have today published our finalised guidance on consumer Internet of Things (Io T) products and services, setting out clear expectations for manufacturers and developers on how to use people's personal information responsibly." The guidance reflects feedback from both the public…...

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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 06 > temporary-governance-changes-at-the-ico

Temporary governance changes at the ICO

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (316+ words) The ICO has today made temporary changes to the governance around how the Information Commissioner's responsibilities are carried out. This follows the completion of an independent workplace investigation relating to John Edwards, the Information Commissioner. The investigation has now concluded....

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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 06 > ico-statement-on-the-government-s-new-advisory-ai-growth-lab

ICO statement on the Government's new advisory AI Growth Lab

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (272+ words) The Government has announced it is launching the advisory AI Growth Lab. This will bring together regulators to give AI innovators and adopters clear, practical information on how existing regulations apply to novel AI applications. The first area of focus…...

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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 05 > ico-statement-on-age-assurance

ICO statement on age assurance

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (391+ words) An ICO spokesperson said:" The ICO is committed to ensuring that the internet is a privacy-friendly and safe space for children. " To achieve this, and to comply with data protection law, companies that say their services are only suitable for…...

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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 05 > 355-88010-confiscation-order-secured-following-proceeds-of-crime-hearing

355, 880. 10 confiscation order secured following proceeds of crime hearing

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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 05 > our-advice-to-government-on-potential-changes-to-online-advertising-rules

Our advice to government on potential changes to online advertising rules | ICO

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (202+ words) Through our online tracking work, we are committed to driving high standards of compliance across the industry. " We are also committed to ensuring that our regulatory approach enables investments in privacy-friendly advertising and recognises the spectrum of risks that different…...

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ico. org. uk > about-the-ico > media-centre > news-and-blogs > 2026 > 05 > five-steps-to-protect-your-organisation-from-ai-powered-cyber-threats

Five steps to protect your organisation from AI-powered cyber threats

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (658+ words) Cyber criminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out attacks that are faster, more advanced and harder to detect. From AI-generated phishing emails that impersonate trusted contacts, to automated tools that scan for and exploit software vulnerabilities, the…...

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