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    Jul 10
    NEW: What should the future of data and digital regulation look like? Today we've opened the consultation on our draft corporate strategy that will shape our work in the years ahead: ico.org.uk/corporatestrat… The consultation closes on 23 August 2026.
    "Mosaic-style graphic showing a range of people, technology and public service settings, alongside icons representing privacy, innovation, regulation and responsible data use."
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    Aug 12
    NEW: We’ve taken action against ACRO Criminal Records Office after a hacker gained prolonged access to their public facing website and content management system.
    Photograph of a woman and man looking at a computer screen. Text overlay reads: "Hacker gained access to a criminal records office's system"
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    ICO - Information Commissioner's Office
    @ICOnews
    Aug 11
    Know that your small organisation needs to protect personal information but not sure where to begin? With bitesize modules our new Data Protection Essentials training will get you up an running in no time. A couch-to-5K programme for data protection: ico.org.uk/for-organisati…
    Illustration of a variety of sole traders and small business owners, dressed in their work wear, running off to learn about data protection. The text reads: "Give your small organisation a head start on data protection. The new ICO training course is free and takes you through everything you need to know, step-by-step. Data Protection Essentials. Practical training from the regulator."
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    Aug 5
    A stalking victim’s new address and phone number were sent unredacted to the person they were trying to escape. People linked to a sensitive investigation had their identities revealed by an email error. We’ve taken action against the Met Police for two data breach errors 👇
    The text reads: "Met Police data breach errors put people at risk."
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    ICO - Information Commissioner's Office
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    Jul 31
    NEW: We’ve executed search warrants across the UK as part of our work to tackle suspected nuisance marketing linked to car finance claims. Watch below to hear from Catherine Sankey, ICO's Group Manager in Investigations discuss why this work is so important. ⬇️⬇️
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