The UK Government announced a public consultation on proposed reforms to the UK GDPR, aiming to simplify compliance for businesses while ensuring robust data protection.
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Regulatory Updates
Notable regulatory updates from the UK government, courts, and the ICO.
On the 3 October 2024 the ICO fined the Police Service of Northern Ireland £750,000 for failing to implement appropriate security measures causing a
significant data breach that happened in August 2023 when the service in advertently published a spreadsheet
to the internet containing information about all 9,483 of its officers and staff including surnames, initials, ranks, and roles.
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The Court of Appeal ruled that individuals can seek compensation for distress caused by data breaches.
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The ICO warned major online platforms about cookie consent practices.
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