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With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility:
Why AI Makes Data Protection More Important Than Ever 26/08/2026 I have always been fascinated by emerging technology. Part of working in data protection is trying to keep ahead of the game: understanding not…
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Cyber security is a data protection issue: lessons from the ICO’s ACRO reprimand
14/08/2026 The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reprimanded ACRO Criminal Records Office following cyber security failings which potentially exposed the personal information of up to 10,920 people. The case is a useful reminder for…
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Council officer convicted for unlawfully accessing personal data
24/07/2026 The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently highlighted an important reminder for all organisations that handle personal information: having access to a system does not mean you are entitled to access every record…
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Why Smart Companies Keep Getting Data Protection Wrong
12/07/2026 The biggest data protection risk? It’s certainty. The organisations most likely to get into difficulty with data protection are rarely the ones asking difficult questions. They’re the ones convinced they’re already compliant. Whether…
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The Rise of the Cake Shed
When Home Business CCTV Stops Being “Purely Personal or Household” 05/07/2026 Have you noticed the increase of “cake sheds” in your area? It seems every week another one pops up on local social media…
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University of Nottingham Cyber Attack Exposes Student and Alumni Data
12/06/2026 The University of Nottingham has confirmed that a significant amount of personal data relating to current students and alumni has been accessed following a cyber attack on its student records system. In a…
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19 June 2026: Is Your Data Protection Complaints Procedure Ready?
Need a Data Protection Complaints Procedure in place before 19 June 2026? The deadline under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 is approaching fast, and many organisations still do not have a compliant…
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When curiosity becomes misconduct: lessons from the Nottingham NHS records scandal
Data protection can often be dismissed as bureaucracy, policies and “tick-box exercises”. This week’s Nottingham NHS records scandal is a stark reminder that it is something far more important than that. When staff access…
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ARE YOU AI READY?
AI is already regulated. Organisations just haven’t caught up 3 May 2026 There is still a perception that artificial intelligence sits ahead of regulation. From a UK GDPR perspective, it doesn’t. The legal framework…
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