How we help police forces comply with FOIA – and what we do if they don’t – ICO News
The fundamental right to ask questions of and hold public authorities to account is a cornerstone of our democracy. – Read More
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Do I really need to read the privacy notice? – ICO News
At the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), we are encouraging people to check how an app plans to use their personal information before they sign up. – Read More
DPPC 2024 – ICO News
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will hold its annual Data Protection Practitioners’ Conference (DPPC) online on Tuesday 8 October. – Read More
DASLS v JLD Rounders Tournament 2024 [blogging] – Devon & Somerset Law Society Blog Updates
DASLS vs DSJLD Rounders Tournament 2024!3 matches played… 1 win for DSJLD, 1 win for DASLS, and 1 draw between the teams. But in aggregate scores, team DASLS emerged victorious🏆Thank…
ICO statement on its public sector approach trial – ICO News
In June 2022 we revised our approach to working with public sector organisations and started a two-year trial, as set out in our open letter at the time. – Read…
Statement in response to Synnovis cyber attack – ICO News
An ICO spokesperson said: “While we are continuing to make enquiries into this matter, we recognise the sensitivity of some of the information in question and the worry this may…
Statement in response to Meta’s plans to train generative AI with user data – ICO News
Stephen Almond, Executive Director, Regulatory Risk at the ICO, said: “We are pleased that Meta has reflected on the concerns we shared from users of their service in the UK,…
ICO to investigate 23andMe data breach with Canadian counterpart – ICO News
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) have launched a joint investigation into the data breach that happened in October 2023 at…
Understanding what information people commonly request from public authorities – ICO News
Aiden Clarkson Senior Upstream Regulation Officer – FOI and Transparency People can use the WhatDoTheyKnow (WDTK) website to submit Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests to…
Challenge Cup 2023/2024 Winners – Trowers & Hamlins [blogging] – Devon & Somerset Law Society Blog Updates
Congratulations to Trowers Hamlins, winners of the DASLS Challenge Cup for the second year running. What a great effort team Trowers! We look forward to presenting the cup to you…
DASLS Incoming President nominates his charity for 2024/2025 [blogging] – Devon & Somerset Law Society Blog Updates
Stephen Forsey of Amicus Law has nominated this amazing local charity for his term as President, the Westcountry Rivers Trust. We look forward to supporting them over the coming year.…
Challenge Cup Round 4 – Axe Throwing [blogging] – Devon & Somerset Law Society Blog Updates
Challenge Cup 4th Round – TOZERS win the Axe Throwing The final round of the DASLS Challenge Cup took place at The Celtic Tossers on the 2nd May 2024. 8…
Untitled [blogging] – Devon & Somerset Law Society Blog Updates
The Presidents Classic Car Challenge took place on the 21st April 2024 in support of In Charley’s Memory. Thank you to all those that took part and donated. We are…