Data Protection Act 2018

EQS-News: European Healthcare Acquisition & Growth Company B.V convenes annual general meeting of shareholders and publishes shareholder circular relating to proposed business combination with Croma-Pharma GmbH

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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No reliance may be placed by any person for any purpose on the information contained in this press release or its accuracy, fairness or completeness.

Key Points: 
  • No reliance may be placed by any person for any purpose on the information contained in this press release or its accuracy, fairness or completeness.
  • EHC and Croma will not be held liable for any loss or damages of any nature ensuing from using, trusting or acting on information provided.
  • This press release may not be published, distributed or transmitted in the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan.
  • 16.05.2023 CET/CEST Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQS Group AG.

ICO statement on the High Court ruling about the immigration exemption in the Data Protection Act 2018

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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The High Court has ruled that the immigration exemption in the Data Protection Act 2018, as currently drafted, is still unlawful and must be made clearer.

Key Points: 
  • The High Court has ruled that the immigration exemption in the Data Protection Act 2018, as currently drafted, is still unlawful and must be made clearer.
  • The ruling comes following a case brought by the3million and the Open Rights Group.
  • We raised concerns that previous actions from the government, including guidance around the exemption, did not provide enough clarity.
  • The changes this judgment requires will bring greater certainty, which will allow for effective immigration processes while supporting people’s rights.

ICO reaches agreement with Easylife Ltd

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reached an agreement with Easylife Ltd (Easylife) to reduce the monetary penalty notice (MPN), issued for breaching the GDPR, to £250,000.

Key Points: 
  • The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has reached an agreement with Easylife Ltd (Easylife) to reduce the monetary penalty notice (MPN), issued for breaching the GDPR, to £250,000.
  • Easylife accepts the ICO’s findings set out in the MPN and has agreed to pay the reduced fine.
  • The ICO fined Easylife on 4 October 2022.
  • The ICO found this involved the processing of special category data by Easylife, and the activity was being conducted without a lawful basis.

Kenya Data Center Market Investment Analysis Report 2022-2027 Featuring Key DC Investors - Africa Data Centres, io (Digital Realty), & IXAfrica - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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The "Kenya Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Kenya Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Further, developing Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Free Trade Zones (FTZs), and smart city investments will also boost the Kenya data center market.
  • The data Protection Act, 2019 (DPA) is the data privacy law in Kenya that will protect the citizens' personal data confidentiality, boosting the Kenya data center market.
  • Some of the vital colocation investors in the Kenya data center market in 2021 included Africa Data Centres, IXAfrica, Cloudoon, and icolo.io (Digital Realty).

Just over one in ten UK and Irish adults think their home is secure this winter - Verisure research reveals

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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LONDON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New research amongst consumers has found that only one in ten UK residents (16% Ireland) believe their home is secure, despite nearly half of adults (42% UK, 54% Ireland) being increasingly worried about the risk of burglary during the coming winter months. 

Key Points: 
  • Despite these concerns,shockingly only 12% of UK respondents (16% Ireland) would rate the security of their home as high.
  • The research also found that many homes still lack essential security features to act as deterrents and protect them from the risk of burglary.
  • Women are much more likely to have window locks installed at 61%, versus just 39% of men (UK).
  • All research conducted adheres to the MRS Codes of Conduct (2019) in the UK and ICC/ESOMAR World Research Guidelines.

ICO and Cabinet Office reach agreement on New Year Honours data breach fine

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Sunday, November 6, 2022
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The UK Information Commissioner issued its fine to the Cabinet Office on 15 November 2021, following an investigation into the 2019 data breach, where the Cabinet Office published a file on GOV.UK containing the names and unredacted addresses of more than 1,000 people announced in the New Year Honours list.

Key Points: 
  • The UK Information Commissioner issued its fine to the Cabinet Office on 15 November 2021, following an investigation into the 2019 data breach, where the Cabinet Office published a file on GOV.UK containing the names and unredacted addresses of more than 1,000 people announced in the New Year Honours list.
  • The Cabinet Office appealed against the amount of the fine to the First-tier Tribunal (General Regulatory Chamber) in December 2021, alleging the level of penalty was wholly disproportionate.
  • We welcome the agreement reached with the Cabinet Office and we will continue to work with them to ensure peoples information are being looked after.
  • Notes to Editors
    - The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.

“Children are better protected online in 2022 than they were in 2021” - ICO marks anniversary of Children’s code

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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The ICO is marking the anniversary of the groundbreaking Childrens code, that has changed how children are treated online.

Key Points: 
  • The ICO is marking the anniversary of the groundbreaking Childrens code, that has changed how children are treated online.
  • The Childrens code was fully rolled out in September 2021, requiring online services including websites, apps and games to provide better privacy protections for children, ensuring their personal data is protected within the digital world.
  • Changes include targeted and personalised ads being blocked for children, childrens accounts set to private by default, adults blocked from directly messaging children and notifications turned off at bedtime.
  • The code has also had an international effect, inspiring reviews of childrens privacy protections in California, Europe, Canada and Australia.
  • Information Commissioner John Edwards said:
    Weve seen real changes since the Childrens code came into force a year ago.
  • The result is that children are better protected online in 2022 than they were in 2021.
  • The ICO are currently looking into how over 50 different online services are conforming with the code, with four ongoing investigations.

Halfords fined for sending nearly 500,000 unwanted marketing emails

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has fined Halfords Limited 30,000 for sending 498,179 unsolicited marketing emails to people without their consent.

Key Points: 
  • The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has fined Halfords Limited 30,000 for sending 498,179 unsolicited marketing emails to people without their consent.
  • However, Halfords marketing email encouraged people to book a free bike assessment and to redeem the voucher at their chosen Halfords store.
  • According to electronic marketing rules, legitimate interest cannot be used as an alternative to consent when sending electronic marketing messages.
  • Head of Investigations, Andy Curry said:
    It is against the law to send marketing emails or texts to people without their permission.

Storing Up Trouble: New Study Highlights Data Security Concerns Over Brits Working From Home (i)

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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MANCHESTER, England, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Work-from-home Brits could be risking commercial secrets and data breaches due to lax security in their home offices, new research has shown.

Key Points: 
  • MANCHESTER, England, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Work-from-home Brits could be risking commercial secrets and data breaches due to lax security in their home offices, new research has shown.
  • The survey, which was commissioned by Shred-it UK shows that while millions of people continue to embrace hybrid working, privacy and security measures have not kept pace.
  • They also suggest that workplace green initiatives including paper recycling, may not be fully realised when people are working from home."
  • There is also confusion over who is mainly responsible for destroying and recycling paper and hard drives when working remotely.