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Google auto complete function: Time to clean up its act?

Have you ever been impressed with the ability of Google to read your mind when you type a phrase into the search box and it finishes off your sentence?

Bring your own device: ICO publishes new guidance

A survey by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has revealed that 47% of all UK adults now use their personal smart phone, laptop or tablet computer for work purposes - known as 'bring your own device' (BYOD).

Data protection authorities announce investigations into Google's privacy policy

On 2 April 2013, data protection authorities across the EU - including the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - announced that they are now investigating whether Google's privacy policy complies with national data protection laws.

Loss of disciplinary data leads to large fine

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has been fined £150,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office for losing three DVDs which contained evidence relating to a disciplinary investigation.

Online behavioural advertising: The new rules

From 4 February 2013, organisations using targeting advertising online - known as 'online behavioural advertising' (OBA) - will be required to tell web users about their use of OBA and allow them to opt-out of having their data collected and used for OBA.

Construction blacklisting: ICO under scrutiny

The Information Commissioner's handling of the blacklisting of construction workers scandal is under scrutiny in Parliament.

Are you breaching your ongoing duty of care under the Data Protection Act?

£325,000 - the largest Civil Monetary Penalty issued to date by the Information Commissioner's Officer (ICO) for breach of the Data Protection Act (DPA).

Cloud computing: Data protection issues

According to a recent article by Shoosmiths, the cloud software market generated $22 billion in revenue in 2011, and expects growth to $67.3 billion by 2016

Failure to rectify data mix-up leads to ICO fine

The Information Commissioners Office has fined an insurance company for mixing up two customers' accounts and failing to rectify the mistake

Data protection: employers can be liable for their contractors' mistakes

A recent fine imposed by the Information Commissioner on Scottish Borders Council demonstrates that employers can be liable for breach of data protection legislation by their contractors.

Data protection during recruitment: top 10 tips for managers

Throughout the employment relationship employers process their employees' personal data. At every stage, employers' compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 is critical, but all too easy to get wrong.

Data protection notification: Is your organisation committing a criminal offence?

Some organisations may be falling foul of the Data Protection Act 1998 by failing to notify details of their personal data processing to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Personal data breach costs NHS Trust £175,000

On 6 August 2012 Torbay Care Trust was fined £175,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), after personal and sensitive data about more than 1,000 employees was accidently published on its website.

Pensions auto-enrolment: don't forget data protection!

Employers preparing for the phasing in of the new pensions auto-enrolment regime should not overlook their data protection obligations