ICO chief: algorithmic transparency should come before commercial interests

The UK’s recently appointed information commissioner has said he intends to put consumers’ right...

Oscar Hornstein

Government & Policy / Thu 24 Mar 2022

UK data watchdog hits back at government encryption campaign

The UK’s data watchdog has delivered a blow to a government-backed campaign to delay the introduct...

Robert Scammell

Cybersecurity / Fri 21 Jan 2022

New ICO chief takes charge ahead of pivotal year for UK data regime

John Edwards has officially begun his five-year term as information commissioner, a role that will s...

Robert Scammell

Government & Policy / Tue 4 Jan 2022

Arteïa announces platform launch and Initial Coin Offering

Arteïa is launching a peer-to-peer platform for the art market, using blockchain technology “to b...

Nia Williams

Funding / Thu 4 Apr 2019

ICO opens Sandbox beta phase to support innovation

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has opened the beta phase of Sandbox, its new service ...

Nia Williams

Need to Know / Fri 29 Mar 2019

UK data watchdog investigating 30 companies, including Facebook

The UK data watchdog is investigating 30 organisations, including Facebook, as part of its investiga...

Yessi Bello Perez

News / Fri 6 Apr 2018