December 2008
Our approach to encryption
In response to a number of recent reports on the theft or loss of laptop computers containing personal information, the Information Commissioner has outlined his view on the use of encryption software to protect personal data.
November 2008
Privacy by design
'Privacy by Design' is an approach whereby privacy and data protection compliance is designed into systems holding information right from the start, rather than being bolted on afterwards or ignored, as has too often been the case. The report and implementation plan accompany the 'Privacy by Design' conference held at the Lowry hotel in Manchester.
November 2008
Taking stock, taking action
The ICO has issued a position statement on the Government data handling reviews. Our recommendations are a response to a series of reports published in 2008, and include further information on the action the ICO intends to take as a result of their findings.
October 2008
Formal response to “A Surveillance Society” report
The ICO has issued a formal response to the House Commons Home Affairs Committee, following their publication of the “A Surveillance Society” report.
September 2008
Data protection duck outs exposed
The ICO has urged organisations not to hide behind the Data Protection Act unnecessarily when dealing with requests from members of the public.
June 2008
ICO’s new model publication scheme
The Information Commissioner, Richard Thomas, will shortly be writing to public authority Chief Executives urging them to adopt the ICO's new model publication scheme.
June 2008
Further evidence submitted on inquiry into surveillance and privacy
The Information Commissioner has delivered additional evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution Inquiry into ‘The Impact of Surveillance and Data Collection upon the Privacy of Citizens and their Relationship with the State’.
May 2008
Evidence submitted on Framework decision on passenger name record inquiry
The Information Commissioner has submitted evidence to the Home Affairs Subcommittee House of Lords Select Committee on the European Union Home Affairs Subcommittee.
April 2008
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill – ICO briefing
The Information Commissioner has published a briefing document on the illegal trade in personal data.
March 2008
Inquiry into the ‘Framework Decision on Passenger Name Record (PNR)’
The Information Commissioner has submitted evidence to the Home Affairs Subcommittee as part of the inquiry into the ‘Framework Decision on Passenger Name Record (PNR)’.
March 2008
Response to the 2008 Burdens Barometer report
The ICO has issed a statement in response to the British Chamber of Commerce’s Burdens Barometer report.
February 2008
ICO cracks down on misleading small print
The Information Commissioner’s Office is calling for an overhaul of privacy and marketing small print as research reveals that half of consumers don’t understand what they’re signing up to when they fill in online and paper forms.
January 2008
Richard Thomas lecture to the Centre for Regulated Industries
The Information Commissioner spoke to the Centre for Regulated Industries about his role, the functions of his office and some of the issues he is currently facing.