National Minimum Wage (Enforcement Notices) Act 2003

“They are failing their residents.” - ICO takes action against Croydon Council for failing to respond to Freedom of Information requests

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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On 26 September 2022, the Information Commissioner directed Croydon Council to improve its compliance with the FOIA.

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  • On 26 September 2022, the Information Commissioner directed Croydon Council to improve its compliance with the FOIA.
  • The enforcement notice requires the council to respond to all outstanding requests over 20 working days old, no later than six months from the date of the notice.
  • - The ICO can take action to address and change the behaviour of organisations and individuals that collect, use and keep personal information.
  • - To report a concern to the ICO telephone call our helpline on 0303 123 1113, or go to ico.org.uk/concerns.

Tribunal rules on Experian appeal against ICO action

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Sunday, February 26, 2023
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The First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) has ruled on the ICO’s action to require Experian Limited to change how it handles people’s personal data.

Key Points: 
  • The First-Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) has ruled on the ICO’s action to require Experian Limited to change how it handles people’s personal data.
  • The Judgment supported aspects of the ICO's decision, while allowing Experian’s appeal in other areas.
  • The Tribunal found, in support of the ICO, that Experian had not processed the personal data of over 5 million individuals transparently, fairly or lawfully because it failed to notify them that it was processing their data for direct marketing purposes.
  • The ICO will take stock of today’s judgment and carefully consider next steps, including whether to appeal.

Privacy Commissioner’s Office Publishes an Investigation Report on Two Personal Data Breach Incidents of the Registration and Electoral Office

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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Privacy Commissioner’s Office Publishes Two Investigation Reports

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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PCPD Publishes Investigation Report on Security Measures Taken by 14 Restaurants to Protect Customers’ Registration Data

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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Date: 28 October 2021

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Date: 28 October 2021

Privacy Commissioner Received Nearly 50 Complaint Cases about the Handling of Registration Data of Visitors

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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This means that all visitors to the premises must first scan the LeaveHomeSafe venue QR code using the LeaveHomeSafe mobile application before entering such premises.

Key Points: 
  • This means that all visitors to the premises must first scan the LeaveHomeSafe venue QR code using the LeaveHomeSafe mobile application before entering such premises.
  • Since the launching of the LeaveHomeSafe on 16 November 2020, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has received a total of 49 complaints relating to the handling of the registration data of customers or visitors, involving 31 restaurants and 18 other premises (such as commercial buildings, clinics, private clubs, recreational venues, etc.).
  • Among the 38 completed investigations, 15 complaints were found substantiated, all of which related to the data security of the registration data of customers handled by the restaurants involved.
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, said, From the perspective of protecting personal data privacy, storing ones own data in ones mobile phone by using LeaveHomeSafe is better than providing the personal data on paper registration forms to the operators of different premises every day.