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ICO publishes annual tracking research

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

77% of people say protecting their personal information is essential, research commissioned by the ICO has found.

Key Points: 
  • 77% of people say protecting their personal information is essential, research commissioned by the ICO has found.
  • The ICO commissions annual track research to monitor changes in public attitude and perceptions and why these changes may occur.
  • Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham said:

    This research is important to the ICO.

  • ICO has also published its annual report today.

LTH Holdings Limited

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

LTH Holdings, a telephone marketing company from Cardiff, have been fined 145,000 for making 1.4 million calls selling funeral plans to people who were also registered with the TPS for a year between May 2019 to May 2020.

Key Points: 
  • LTH Holdings, a telephone marketing company from Cardiff, have been fined 145,000 for making 1.4 million calls selling funeral plans to people who were also registered with the TPS for a year between May 2019 to May 2020.
  • The ICO received 41 complaints.
  • The ICO has online reports that LTH adopted aggressive, coercive, and persuasive methods in its direct marketing, which is concerning given the target audience could be vulnerable people.
  • The company was also issued with an enforcement notice ordering it to stop marketing until consent had been obtained.

iCo Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Agreement for in Vivo Testing of iCo-019 on SARS-CoV-2

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

iCo anticipates that the iCo-019 Study will be completed by the end of Q2 2021.

Key Points: 
  • iCo anticipates that the iCo-019 Study will be completed by the end of Q2 2021.
  • "We are excited for this next phase in our development of iCo-019 to begin," said William Jarosz, the Chief Executive Officer of iCo.
  • ( https://www.cspscanada.org/symposium-events/2021-csps-symposium/ )
    iCo Therapeutics identifies existing development stage assets for use in underserved ocular and infectious diseases.
  • iCo shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "ICO" and on the OTCQB under the symbol "ICOTF".

Repair & Assure Ltd

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Repair & Assure Ltd were responsible for making 1,103,292 nuisance calls between 2 January and 11 June 2019. The ICO and TPS received 88 complaints about the calls, which all related to washing machine warranties.

Key Points: 

Repair & Assure Ltd were responsible for making 1,103,292 nuisance calls between 2 January and 11 June 2019. The ICO and TPS received 88 complaints about the calls, which all related to washing machine warranties.

New Report Finds 33% of US-Based ICO Investors Felt Projects Deceived Them, Many Believe Creators Should Be Held Criminally Liable

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

The objective of the survey was to better understand the experiences and overall sentiment of U.S.-basedretail investors who have invested in ICO projects.

Key Points: 
  • The objective of the survey was to better understand the experiences and overall sentiment of U.S.-basedretail investors who have invested in ICO projects.
  • On Oct.22, 2020,Xangle surveyed 600 investors who live in the U.S. and invested in an ICO at some point between 2017 and when we conducted.
  • 33% felt that the ICO deceived them or withheld information from them, with 17% unable to determine whether they were deceived or not.
  • Of the 33% who felt deceived by their ICO, 54% believed that the ICO founders should be held criminally liable for their actions.

Experian Limited

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) orders Experian Limited to make fundamental changes to how it handles people’s personal data within its direct marketing services.

Key Points: 

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) orders Experian Limited to make fundamental changes to how it handles people’s personal data within its direct marketing services.

Statement to issue the Age Appropriate Design Code

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The Age Appropriate Design Code has completed the Parliamentary process and is being issued by the ICO today, 12 August 2020. The Code will come into force in 21 days on 2 September. The code then provides a transition period of 12 months, to give online services time to conform.

Key Points: 

The Age Appropriate Design Code has completed the Parliamentary process and is being issued by the ICO today, 12 August 2020. The Code will come into force in 21 days on 2 September. The code then provides a transition period of 12 months, to give online services time to conform.

ICO Onboard Brings Unique Listing Platform Into African Market to Increase Exposure and Broaden Crypto-Investment Opportunities Within a More Inclusive Global Context

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Friday, November 8, 2019

African speculators have largely been sidelined in the recent rise of digital investment opportunities, though ICO Onboard is changing that, exploring both new software and hardware investment options.

Key Points: 
  • African speculators have largely been sidelined in the recent rise of digital investment opportunities, though ICO Onboard is changing that, exploring both new software and hardware investment options.
  • ICO Onboard's popular presentation platform showcases and empowers ICO investors to help raise funds and gain the positive exposure needed to propel those ICOs successfully into the market.
  • "With this expansion into the African marketspace, ICO Onboard is doubling its commitment to bring ICOs to a more fully inclusive global community," said CJ Visser, CEO and Founder of ICO Onboard.
  • Dedicated to giving its clients the best of ICO listing services, ICO Onboard focuses on three specific characteristics: dependability, wide-ranging customer service, and uniqueness.

ICO Onboard Brings Unique Listing Platform Into African Market to Increase Exposure and Broaden Crypto-Investment Opportunities Within a More Inclusive Global Context

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 7, 2019

ICO Onboard's popular presentation platform showcases and empowers ICO investors to help raise funds and gain the positive exposure needed to propel those ICOs successfully into the market.

Key Points: 
  • ICO Onboard's popular presentation platform showcases and empowers ICO investors to help raise funds and gain the positive exposure needed to propel those ICOs successfully into the market.
  • "With this expansion into the African marketspace, ICO Onboard is doubling its commitment to bring ICOs to a more fully inclusive global community," said CJ Visser, CEO and Founder of ICO Onboard.
  • In addition to marketing and press releases, inclusion on a credible ICO listing site is a prerequisite for a new ICO.
  • The ICO Onboard platform is currently one of the leading ICO reviews and rating portals, often frequented by interested investors.

AI Auditing Framework Call for Input: final considerations and next steps

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Monday, October 28, 2019

As the initial Call for Input into the development of the ICO AI Auditing Framework comes to an end, Simon McDougall, Executive Director for Technology and Innovation, reflects on some of the overarching themes that have emerged in the first phase of our work. 

Key Points: 
As the initial Call for Input into the development of the ICO AI Auditing Framework comes to an end, Simon McDougall, Executive Director for Technology and Innovation, reflects on some of the overarching themes that have emerged in the first phase of our work.