ICO stories
ICO launches privacy campaign for parents of children
Yesterday
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data protection
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ecm
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risk & compliance
ICO launches its biggest child privacy drive, with Nexer Digital building an accessible hub to help parents guide primary school children online.
Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
2 days ago
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virtualisation
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data protection
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devops
Manchester tech conference to probe AI governance, cyber defence and deepfake hiring as business leaders weigh trust, risk and customer experience.
Paperwork breaches hit 11,141 in UK over five years
Last week
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data protection
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document management
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digital transformation
Paper records remain a stubborn weak spot for UK organisations, with 11,141 breach reports filed to the Information Commissioner's Office over five years.
UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health
Last week
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data protection
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manufacturing
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breach prevention
Finance and health lead UK privacy complaints as Bridewell analysis shows rising cases across data-heavy sectors and shifting ICO outcomes.
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
Last month
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wearables
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data protection
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surveillance
Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.
Most firms unprepared for AI rules as GDPR pressure grows
Last month
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data protection
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e-learning
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risk & compliance
Most firms admit they are unready for tightening AI rules, with GDPR demands and poor staff training fuelling growing compliance risks.
UK ambulance data breaches surge past 4,000 in three years
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
UK ambulance services logged over 4,000 data breaches in three years, with incidents rising annually amid growing digital and cyber risks.
Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026
Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.
Firms lag on tailored training as cyber & harassment rules loom
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Most UK firms still rely on generic compliance training as tougher cyber, harassment and sanctions regimes loom, VinciWorks research shows.
The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data protection
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casb
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risk & compliance
With 93% of firms facing unauthorised AI use, new governance models urge flexible policies to manage shadow AI risks while fuelling innovation.
Health sector tops UK self-reported data breaches in 2023-2025
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
The health sector leads UK data breach self-reports with 3,820 cases from 2023 to early 2025, reveals ICO data analysed by Reward Gateway Edenred.
UK police forces face over 13,000 data breaches since 2022
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
UK police forces have reported over 13,000 data breaches since 2022, with incidents rising yearly and causing serious risks to personal information.
What the UK's updated cyber security and resilience bill means for SMEs in 2025
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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saas
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
The UK's updated Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will extend compliance to many SMEs, urging them to bolster defences and improve cyber resilience by 2025.
Holland & Barrett saves 3,000 hours with AI for data requests
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data protection
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it automation
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data privacy
Holland & Barrett has saved 3,000 annual hours handling data requests by automating the process with Aiimi's AI platform, boosting accuracy and speed.
More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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mdm
UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
UK firms report more breaches amid remote work, policy gaps
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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data classification
UK firms reporting data breaches to the ICO rose to 69%, with remote work risks rising as phishing and employee errors top causes amid policy gaps.
Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
Sun, 8th Jun 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
Thu, 8th May 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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smart home
Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
Wed, 7th May 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.