Publications
Data Protection & Privacy updates
The Data Protection & Privacy team produce regular updates on the latest cases and changes in legislation.
- ICO targets cold-calling in crackdown on illegal marketing practices
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ico_targets_cold_calling_apr_13/
- New ICO guidance note on use of personal devices by employees
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/new_ico_guidance_note_on_use_of_personal_devices_b/
- EU data protection watchdogs call for stricter controls on apps
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/eu_data_protection_watchdogs_call_for_stricter_controls_on_apps_apr_13/
- Round up of recent ICO enforcement action
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/round_up_of_recent_ico_enforcement_action_mar_13/
- Midata proposals take shape
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/midata_proposals_take_shape_mar_13/
- Google faces legal action over iPhone tracking
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/google_faces_legal_action_over_iphone_tracking_mar_13/
- European Commission proposes stronger cyber security laws
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/european_commission_proposes_stronger_cyber_security_laws_mar_13/
- EU data protection reform
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/eu_data_protection_reform_jan_13/
- ICO provides guidance on safe disposal of IT assets
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ico_provides_guidance_on_safe_disposal_of_it_assets_jan_13/
- ICO cracks down on unlawful spam text messages
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/unlawful_spam_text_messages_jan_13/
- Sony fined for Playstation data protection breach
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/sony_fined_for_playstation_data_protection_breach_jan_13/
- ICO opens consultation on use of privacy seals
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/consultation_on_use_of_privacy_seals_nov_12/
- ICO publishes guidance on effective techniques for anonymising data
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/guidance_for_anonymising_data_nov_12/
- Merge overkill - Prudential fined for data mix-up
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/merge_overkill_nov_12/
- ICO orders FSA to disclose managers' details
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ico_orders_fsa_to_disclose_managers_details_nov_12/
- OFT proposes investigation into commercial use of consumer data
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/oft_proposes_investigation_into_commercial_use_of_consumer_data_nov_12/
- Don't hide behind the cloud: ICO issues guidance for businesses using cloud computing to process personal information
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/dona_t_hide_behind_the_cloud_oct_12/
- ICO fines police and charity for data breaches
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ico_fines_police_and_charity_for_data_breaches_oct_12/
- Surveillance camera commissioner raises concerns over HD CCTV
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/surveillance_camera_commissioner_raises_concerns_over_hd_cctv_oct_12/
- Spam marketers to be hit with heavy fines by ICO
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/spam_marketers_to_be_hit_with_heavy_fines_by_ico_oct_12/
- ICO warns businesses of cookie compliance deadline
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ico_warns_businesses_of_cookie_compliance_deadline_oct_12/
- Data archiving and deletion issues - useful guidance on the ICO's enforcement approach
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/data_archiving_and_deletion_issues_oct_12/
- Local authority fined for data loss caused by contractor
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/local_authority_fined_for_data_loss_caused_by_cont/
- Increased transparency requirements for local authorities
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/increased_transparency_requirements_for_local_authorities_oct_12/
- FOIA requests for employee data - new guidance from the ICO
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/foia_requests_for_employee_data_oct_12/
- European Commission consults on cyber security
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ec_consults_on_cyber_security_sept_12/
- ICO takes action against taxi surveillance
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ico_takes_action_against_taxi_surveillance_sept_12/
- Government consults on proposals to give consumers access to transaction data
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/government_consults_on_proposals_to_give_consumers_access_to_transaction_data_se/
- New guidelines published on Binding Corporate Rules
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/new_guidelines_published_on_binding_corporate_rules_jul_12/
- Article 29 Working Party provides guidance on cookie consent exemptions
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/article_29_working_party_provides_guidance_on_cookie_consent_exemptions_jul_12/
- ICO re-opens investigation into Google Street View
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ico_re_opens_investigation_into_google_street_view_jul_12/
- New data protection regime for the Police
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/new_data_protection_regime_for_the_police_may_12/
- ICO softens approach to implied consent for use of cookies
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ico_softens_approach_to_implied_consent_for_use_of_cookies_may_12/
- ICO speaks out on use of US cloud computing services
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/ico_speaks_out_on_use_of_us_cloud_computing_services_may_12/
- Welsh health board hit with £70,000 fine for data protection breach
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http://www.tltsolicitors.com/resources/publications/dataprotectionandprivacy/welsh_health_board_hit_with_a_70_000_fine_for_data_protection_breach_may_12/